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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
Lexington is the epicenter of western North Carolina barbecue (also known as Piedmont style), which distinguishes itself from the other half of the state by adding ketchup to its signature sweet and tangy sauce.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Differentiating factors What distinguishes Cohen most from his competitors is his nuanced understanding of state mandates.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Fashion-first Positioning Nail Reformation’s approach distinguishes it within a crowded category.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Industry vernacular distinguishes the conventional mortgage as qualified mortgage, or QM.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
And look, the only facts that distinguishes this case from those people buying things on Amazon or posting things on Amazon is not any particular facts that are not visible to the public.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
What distinguishes the firm, according to Sirak, is its ability to connect high-level strategy with practical implementation.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Her mother distinguishes what constitutes an emergency.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
What distinguishes Camper, at least musically, is his deference to classic R&B signifiers without kowtowing to pastiche.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Differentiating factors What distinguishes Cohen most from his competitors is his nuanced understanding of state mandates.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Fashion-first Positioning Nail Reformation’s approach distinguishes it within a crowded category.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Industry vernacular distinguishes the conventional mortgage as qualified mortgage, or QM.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
And look, the only facts that distinguishes this case from those people buying things on Amazon or posting things on Amazon is not any particular facts that are not visible to the public.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
What distinguishes the firm, according to Sirak, is its ability to connect high-level strategy with practical implementation.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Her mother distinguishes what constitutes an emergency.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
What distinguishes Camper, at least musically, is his deference to classic R&B signifiers without kowtowing to pastiche.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishes
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This curation differentiates eCosmetics as a business leader in the indie beauty movement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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What differentiates you from your competition in this race?—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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But no such device exists for the way Trump characterizes it — at least not when math is done correctly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The author characterizes Huntington Beach itself as an inherently self-aggrandizing, wealthy coastal enclave unrepresentative of broader California concerns, dismissing the notion that this affluent beach town should serve as a model for statewide governance or the state’s future direction.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The remains of the fourth man were found farther south, and Denton says that a forthcoming study in the journal Polar Record identifies him as Harry Peglar, who sailed on the HMS Terror.—
Tom Metcalfe,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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One key step involved refining how the system identifies which parts of a molecule need detailed quantum treatment, reducing the overall computational cost.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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But Tova notices that Marcellus has left something behind, the ring.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The tracker, which reflects information listed in the filings themselves, shows the latest mass layoff notices companies in the United States reported to state governments.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The agency oversees supplements according to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which classifies the products as food rather than as drugs and largely allows the marketing to be left up to the companies.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The World Wildlife Fund classifies white rhinos as near threatened due to poaching.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, or who sees someone in crisis, should call 911, 211 or 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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South Florida frequently sees sargassum washing ashore on its beaches, but the brown seaweed generally isn't harmful to humans.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The Phillies fired Thomson as the team ranks last or in the bottom part of the league in several statistical categories, like run differential, ERA, batting average and OPS, largely with the same roster as the previous four seasons.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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While at Penn State, Trautwein, a former All-SEC performer for the Gators, recruited Miller out of Anna, Texas, as well as Hiller, who hails from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and ranks as the nation’s top interior line prospect.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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His company runs a network of after school learning centers where an adaptive AI tutoring system spots those cracks and customizes lessons in real time based on how each student responds.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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This exercise is intended to not only show where the Rangers have players in place for 2026-27, and which spots those players are likely to occupy, but also to highlight the most glaring holes.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Distinguishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishes. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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