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
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, meanwhile, has pivoted to prioritizing anti-DEI investigations under the premise that men, especially white men, have been discriminated against by practices aimed at advancing women and minorities in the workplace.
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Alexandra Olson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Morgan’s attorneys alleged in the lawsuit that the policy discriminated against content and viewpoints, violating the First Amendment.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Fewer women, about 2 in 10, say they’ve been discriminated against in getting hired because of their gender, and men are about as likely to say the same thing.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The department in January found that the university had discriminated against women by letting a transgender athlete play on the women’s volleyball team.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
The tour is being presented in association with the Lavender Names Project, a grassroots archival project to collect the names and stories of LGBTQ+ people who were systematically discriminated against and fired by federal and local governments in the United States, including the military.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit also alleges that the university intentionally discriminated against Jews and Israelis.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Research from groups like the Intercultural Development Research Association and Arizona State University found that Black students are more likely to report being teased or discriminated against for their natural hair, compared to their non-Black classmates.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
There are also fears a patient flagged may be discriminated against and denied care.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Olson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Morgan’s attorneys alleged in the lawsuit that the policy discriminated against content and viewpoints, violating the First Amendment.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Fewer women, about 2 in 10, say they’ve been discriminated against in getting hired because of their gender, and men are about as likely to say the same thing.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The department in January found that the university had discriminated against women by letting a transgender athlete play on the women’s volleyball team.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
The tour is being presented in association with the Lavender Names Project, a grassroots archival project to collect the names and stories of LGBTQ+ people who were systematically discriminated against and fired by federal and local governments in the United States, including the military.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit also alleges that the university intentionally discriminated against Jews and Israelis.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Research from groups like the Intercultural Development Research Association and Arizona State University found that Black students are more likely to report being teased or discriminated against for their natural hair, compared to their non-Black classmates.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
There are also fears a patient flagged may be discriminated against and denied care.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminated
Verb
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Most supporters of the war have differentiated between the pope’s jurisdiction on theological matters versus political matters.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even when they were warned to look out for deepfakes, the doctors only differentiated them accurately 75% of the time.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Across a wide range of practice areas, from corporate law and litigation to emerging fields influenced by technology and global policy, today’s most influential lawyers are distinguished by their vision, dedication, and ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Discriminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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