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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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as in characterizes
to be an important feature of
a collection of recipes distinguished by their ease and simplicity
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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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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
Set in soggy coastal England, Broadchurch distinguishes itself from many similar series through the titular community’s witty cast of characters.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Merz Therapeutics, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, distinguishes itself through scientific expertise, manufacturing excellence, and a strong commitment to education and sustainability.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Where the Lobo really distinguishes itself is in its driving character.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
What distinguishes Food Forward from other food insecurity nonprofits is the backyard harvest program, otherwise known as gleaning.
—Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
What distinguishes Aria is not the battery’s size, but its structure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Every year, the National Women's History Alliance distinguishes a theme for the month, and 2026 is all about how women are addressing global challenges.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
The service This is where the Kitano really distinguishes itself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Research distinguishes between the different reasons people learn a language.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Merz Therapeutics, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, distinguishes itself through scientific expertise, manufacturing excellence, and a strong commitment to education and sustainability.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Where the Lobo really distinguishes itself is in its driving character.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
What distinguishes Food Forward from other food insecurity nonprofits is the backyard harvest program, otherwise known as gleaning.
—Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
What distinguishes Aria is not the battery’s size, but its structure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Every year, the National Women's History Alliance distinguishes a theme for the month, and 2026 is all about how women are addressing global challenges.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
The service This is where the Kitano really distinguishes itself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Research distinguishes between the different reasons people learn a language.
—Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishes
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Some Chinese analysts argue that not providing security guarantees to partners represents a calculated approach from Beijing that differentiates it from the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Management said its leadership with these cloud computing providers differentiates it from other cyber companies.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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From the Cold War to the hostage crisis, Matin-Asgari characterizes the countries’ long relationship as a matrix of intrigue and influence.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Mar. 2026
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The tech entrepreneur, who founded a fitness app and a financial management platform catering to young and wealthy customers, also characterizes Khanna’s stock trading as hypocritical since the congressman campaigns on easing inequality.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In fact, the American College of Sports Medicine identifies gait as neuromotor training — a key component of overall fitness because of its role in supporting functional movement and lowering injury risk.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The test, which also analyzes data such as weight, height, last menstrual period, and hormone levels, identifies patterns and predicts outcomes that a standard blood test cannot.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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The district board voted last month to issue preliminary layoff notices for more than 400 district employees.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Vanderpump notices details other guests miss, and bad lighting tops her list of hotel sins.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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The State Department classifies how safe a place is to travel by assigning an advisory level, from Level 1 to Level 4.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Experts say vaccination is the best way to protect against measles, which the CDC classifies as one of the most contagious infectious diseases.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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One notable recent addition is the Buyers’ Upfront, an invitation-only event for acquisition execs that takes place in the Lille Chamber of Commerce and sees a roster of series presented to buyers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Fantawild Animation, the 12th feature in the franchise sees Briar, Bramble, and Vick embark on an adventure into a mysterious ancient forest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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If sustainability ranks just as high as comfort on your checklist, Earthfoam makes a compelling case.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Get cool in Helsinki Finland consistently ranks as the happiest country on earth.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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At a transit station, Min Ho spots Kitty on a train, bags in tow.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your quick mind spots what to improve, and your confidence helps others get on board.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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