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discriminating

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verb

present participle of discriminate

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Recent Examples of discriminating
Adjective
Perhaps audiences aren't so much bored with superhero movies as becoming more discriminating in their choices. Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024 Consumers have become more discriminating, and are passing on some higher-price purchases while seeking out cheaper alternatives. Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
Verb
Advocates say this could help tackle crime whilst critics have raised concerns about data privacy and about models potentially discriminating against certain groups. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 The case before the court − a challenge to the state's congressional map by non-Black voters − tests the balancing act states must strike, complying with a civil rights law that protects the voting power of a racial minority while not discriminating against other voters. Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for discriminating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminating
Adjective
  • The agreement also includes an injunction preventing the union from enforcing the collective bargaining agreement between the union and the district on the basis of race and from retaliating against anyone who opposed any discriminatory practices or participated in any related investigation.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • That was when rioters trashed and toppled Confederate statues and other symbols deemed racist and discriminatory.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Inclement weather has long been the bane of festivals and outdoor tours, and differentiating between climate change and a stretch of bad storms can be tricky.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
  • But iOS 26 goes further, differentiating between unknown senders and spam, including scams.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Asking them to police a city is unfair — to them, and to the people they’re supposed to serve.
    Eric Chastain, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a dip after that — but this, of course, is a bit unfair as the players of this generation are continuing to pick up caps.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The unique pairings are based on everything from the candy's name and shape to their characteristic tastes and qualities.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
  • That’s the kind of characteristic that is played out throughout the film.
    Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Kraft Heinz also had trouble distinguishing its products from cheaper store brands.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Hope to see more distinguishing benefits down the road.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • It is known to have a distinctive smell and a creamy, custardy texture.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Do a reverse image search of the pet's photo and search for a distinctive phrase in the description.
    Abreanna Blose, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • China’s three distinct tech phases China’s tech success over the past 20 years was really achieved in three phases.
    Rich Karlgaard, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Do a separate soil test for each distinct area of your yard, such as existing or future vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, because the lab recommendations will depend on the type of plants in that area.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • His analysis of Paqueta’s performances in the four games under scrutiny was that his fouls were simply typical of an attacking midfielder trying — not very successfully — to help his team defensively.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Temperatures will be slightly cooler over the fire today, with winds outside of thunderstorm gusts being typical diurnal winds.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Discriminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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