particularizing

Definition of particularizingnext
present participle of particularize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularizing
Verb
  • But to Payton, once that line is satisfied, grit is a differentiating factor.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Neither film nor actor seems concerned with differentiating between reality and fiction.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The State Department of Education must publish an annual report detailing emergency virtual day usage by June 30, beginning in 2026, the press release said.
    Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
  • VorisVina Square-Toe Ballet Flats The lace bow detailing on this flat is so, so cute, and the square toe is a welcome change of pace from the standard rounded route.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, Capra says customizing your hardware is one detail that shouldn't be overlooked to add warmth through personalization.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Companies are now taking open-source foundation models and customizing them with their own data, creating a faster, cheaper route to competitive AI.
    Sridhar Ramaswamy, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Most taxpayers can choose between taking the standard deduction or itemizing eligible expenses, depending on which option provides the greater benefit.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The standard deduction also increased again for every filing status, continuing the post‑TCJA trend that makes itemizing less common.
    Emma Waldman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Onscreen, Benedict apologizes for kissing Sophie during a moment of passion near the cottage and reiterates his intent to find work for her without ever uttering the word mistress.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
  • During the rehearsal, Ruffalo broke the fourth wall just once, after uttering a weirdly contemporary-sounding line having to do with CBS’ newsroom possibly wanting to keep its distance from the slowly developing Nixon-scandal story.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Lavey cited a probable cause document stating the boy’s weight dropped from 80 pounds in November 2024 to 56 pounds at the time of his death, with roughly 15% of that loss occurring in the final five weeks of his life.
    Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The former directors also criticized Saintremy’s reprimands from the city, stating a key function of her role is to promote events at the cultural center and that means speaking with media.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Without disclosing an exact amount, the city manager said that Pico Rivera had set aside some funding for strategic real estate acquisitions and that this would be the ideal investment for the community.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Fox News Digital is not disclosing the identity of the teammate.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Jefferson affirmed freedom of speech by pardoning those convicted of voicing opposition to the government under the Sedition Act of 1798.
    Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • In 2018, Azaria stopped voicing Apu after complaints the character promoted negative stereotypes about Indians.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Particularizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particularizing. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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