distinguishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of distinguish
1
as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in even at such a young age, he could distinguish the calls of various birds

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2
as in characterizes
to be an important feature of a collection of recipes distinguished by their ease and simplicity

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3
as in identifies
to find out or establish the identity of learned at an early age to distinguish the sound of a piano in an orchestra

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4
as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes could barely distinguish the garden gate through the mist

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as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type on the exam we were asked to distinguish the specimens by acidity

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Recent Examples of distinguishes The report distinguishes among majority ownership, minority stakes, direct control and ownership through holding entities. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 An emerging strategic connector What distinguishes Iraq is not simply its geography but the unusual overlap of relationships that few other Middle Eastern states possess. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 Incode’s deepfake detection tool, Deepsight, distinguishes between real humans and a digital spoof in real-time. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Of course, in the new museum facility, our program will evolve, building on what distinguishes our offerings. — Leslie Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 Instead of using a human-like face, UMA has equipped the humanoid with a neutral visor that clearly distinguishes it from a person. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 Market access no longer distinguishes the American offer — capital does. — Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 What distinguishes the Upper Room is its commitment to community. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishes
  1. differentiates
  2. characterizes
  3. identifies
  4. notices
  5. classifies
  6. sees
  7. ranks
  8. spots
Verb
  • The Crusher headphone line differentiates itself from the competition through the use of both full-range and dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup to boost deeper frequencies.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 July 2026
  • What differentiates Ammortal from the glut of wellness and optimization products on the market, according to its charismatic and observably in-shape founder, is the promise of a more all-encompassing experience of physical and mental restoration.
    — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of differentiates
Verb
  • Strada’s website characterizes the candidate as a successful businessman.
    — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • Google acknowledges that regulators are open to adjusting the rules, but Walker still characterizes this ruling as a threat to privacy, business trade secrets, and even national security.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of characterizes
Verb
  • This year, for the first time, a sash was given that identifies a contestant with a South Florida city.
    — Sarah Moreno July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • One study identifies high pollution areas using satellite data, while another compares satellite and ground data, noting discrepancies in regions with frequent wildfires, mountains, or few monitors.
    — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of identifies
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  • An agent working on adjacent problems notices a promising lead and posts a smaller bounty for replicating the finding.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • The radiologist notices a small spot on the lung unrelated to the original reason for the exam and appropriately recommends follow-up.
    — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of notices
Verb
  • If that tech notes signs of long-term wear, corrosion or a prior bad repair, the company classifies the claim as preexisting and denies it.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Advocates seek to change how the public understands embryos and, ultimately, how the law classifies them.
    — Risa Cromer, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of classifies
Verb
  • But after several injuries to the squad this summer, manager Luis de la Fuente has reverted to Spain’s trusty trademark, which sees it as the narrow favorite for the title.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Spain sees it as a coronating moment for a group aiming for the nation’s second title (2010).
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of sees
Verb
  • Brayden Burries, Bucks While most of the vaunted crop of rookie guards from the NCAA ranks struggled, Burries was a glaring exception.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Idaho routinely ranks among the safest states in the nation, with violent and property crimes rates far below national averages.
    — Sarah Linn July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
Definition of ranks
Verb
  • The local radio station, RadioNikopol, has added a function to its app allowing anyone who spots a drone to quickly report it to the station.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Your adaptable mind spots small fixes quickly, while patience keeps family feelings warm as changes unfold.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
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