as in differentiates
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 discriminates
To show how the AI discriminates, compare its judgment against mine.
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Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The governance amendment is also broader than one country, setting a precedent that could apply to any national federation that discriminates against its own players in the future.
—Max Feliu, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The law discriminates based on viewpoint, permitting expressions of acceptance and support for a client’s self-identity while forbidding expressions that attempt to change it.
—Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Israeli rights groups and international organizations say the law violates international law and discriminates against Palestinians through unequal application across courts.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In a similar lawsuit, Texas Democrats challenged a congressional map drawn by Republicans, arguing that the map likely discriminates against Hispanic and Black Texans by diluting their votes in the upcoming election.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The decision replaces an earlier district court ruling that the Texas map likely discriminates against Black and Hispanic Texans by diluting their voting power.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
This is the second complaint filed this year by the foundation, which alleges the university discriminates against conservative viewpoints.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Bozell’s likely confirmation will probably pile further pressure on the two countries’ ties, which have plummeted in recent months over US allegations that South Africa discriminates against its white population.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The governance amendment is also broader than one country, setting a precedent that could apply to any national federation that discriminates against its own players in the future.
—Max Feliu, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The law discriminates based on viewpoint, permitting expressions of acceptance and support for a client’s self-identity while forbidding expressions that attempt to change it.
—Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Israeli rights groups and international organizations say the law violates international law and discriminates against Palestinians through unequal application across courts.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In a similar lawsuit, Texas Democrats challenged a congressional map drawn by Republicans, arguing that the map likely discriminates against Hispanic and Black Texans by diluting their votes in the upcoming election.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The decision replaces an earlier district court ruling that the Texas map likely discriminates against Black and Hispanic Texans by diluting their voting power.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
This is the second complaint filed this year by the foundation, which alleges the university discriminates against conservative viewpoints.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Bozell’s likely confirmation will probably pile further pressure on the two countries’ ties, which have plummeted in recent months over US allegations that South Africa discriminates against its white population.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminates
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What differentiates you from your most serious competitors for this seat?—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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This differentiates it vastly from typical outlet shopping excursions and tourist traps.—
Cristine Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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Three Things That Define the Category Understanding what distinguishes a genuine moonshot company matters more now that the category has attracted imitators — organizations that have adopted the language of transformation without the underlying architecture.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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But much of what distinguishes it as the home of the Chiefs, from the GEHA Field sponsorship and other customary advertising to iconography including the Ring of Honor, will be muted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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