as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry
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Recent Examples of demarcate
Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
The body creates a coiling pattern, demarcating 20 squares or spaces.
—Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Private discussions on troop deployments to enforce a line of demarcation are ongoing.
—Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
The body creates a coiling pattern, demarcating 20 squares or spaces.
—Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
The bridge is located along the 17th parallel—the demarcation line from which Vietnam’s demilitarized zone (DMZ) extended for three miles on either side.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Private discussions on troop deployments to enforce a line of demarcation are ongoing.
—Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
Verb
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The line defines short cruises as ranging from four to six nights and mid-length sailings as seven to nine nights, while longer cruises are 10 or more nights.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The rebels have loosely defined what constitutes an Israeli ship, meaning many vessels could be targeted, some of which have had little or no connection to Israel.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This effectively removes the distinction between mainstream and AI stacks.—
Dinesh Subhraveti,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With his first career homer, Wilson earned the distinction of blasting the A’s first home run at Sutter Health Park, doing so in the March 31 home opener vs. the Seattle Mariners.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Emulsifiers are peacemakers that help ease the tension at oil-water boundaries to prevent separation.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Moves like this challenge the separation of powers and the politicization of regulatory agencies.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Employees alleging workplace discrimination can only sue after the EEOC completes its investigation.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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In January, the university settled two lawsuits alleging anti-Jewish and anti-Israel discrimination.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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