as in differentiated
to understand or point out the difference in
the human eye can discriminate between very slight gradations of color
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Recent Examples of discriminated
There are also fears a patient flagged may be discriminated against and denied care.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Such restrictions frequently discriminated against people of color.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Bradley Gage, a Los Angeles attorney who along with civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two of the people arrested, said the department’s arrest figures underscore his belief that Beverly Hills police had discriminated against Black people.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Ronza Othman just sees a chance to get a ride without being discriminated against.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
When foreign accents are treated as flaws, capable speakers can be unfairly discriminated against.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Many Muslims feel unsafe or discriminated against because of their faith.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Operation Breadbasket was an economic program to promote employment for Black people and take action against businesses that discriminated.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Bally’s ultimately scrapped the minority requirements in April 2025 and refiled the IPO following federal lawsuits alleging the offering discriminated against white men.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Such restrictions frequently discriminated against people of color.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Bradley Gage, a Los Angeles attorney who along with civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two of the people arrested, said the department’s arrest figures underscore his belief that Beverly Hills police had discriminated against Black people.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Ronza Othman just sees a chance to get a ride without being discriminated against.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
When foreign accents are treated as flaws, capable speakers can be unfairly discriminated against.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Many Muslims feel unsafe or discriminated against because of their faith.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Operation Breadbasket was an economic program to promote employment for Black people and take action against businesses that discriminated.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Bally’s ultimately scrapped the minority requirements in April 2025 and refiled the IPO following federal lawsuits alleging the offering discriminated against white men.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminated
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Just last week, Carolyn differentiated herself in the Kennedy compound by insisting that her job gave her a sense of purpose.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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When everyone’s optimized, nobody’s differentiated.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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In Argentina, the visit caused surprise and even dismay, particularly among those who appreciated the national team captain for not getting involved in politics, a trait that had distinguished him from his predecessor, Diego Maradona.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This palm is distinguished by its edible one-inch fruit, which turns black when ripe and whose taste is likened to dates.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Discriminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminated. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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