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
Additionally, allowing biological males to compete against females discriminates against females and that the VHRA would prevent biological males from competing against females at the collegiate level.
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Jackson Thompson , Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jackson Thompson , Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Built with specific abilities for advanced underwater exploration, Deep Emerald features a 600-meter fiber optic tether that differentiates it from other ROVs and allows the device to reach Lake Tahoe’s deepest points.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, the base stands apart, with a giant canister in the middle of its body that clearly differentiates it from its rectangular predecessors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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El Secreto de Rosita distinguishes itself from nearby competitors by housing Nabiha, a separate restaurant dedicated to serving Palestinian cuisine.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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The comma also distinguishes how an ingredient is measured.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Discriminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminates. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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