as in to distinguish
to understand or point out the difference in
it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Recent Examples of differentiate
An electric powertrain isn’t all that differentiates LiveWire’s e-motos from Harley-Davidson’s gas-guzzlers.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Smith added that the knee-to-hem opening ratio is what differentiates a bootcut from a flare.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025
Stefanik, who is arguably closer ideologically to Trump than 2022 GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, would likely have to differentiate herself enough from a figure like the president.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Its close-up views are also helping scientists differentiate the origins of the two types, which scientists believe are unique.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 14 July 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Smith added that the knee-to-hem opening ratio is what differentiates a bootcut from a flare.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025
Stefanik, who is arguably closer ideologically to Trump than 2022 GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, would likely have to differentiate herself enough from a figure like the president.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Its close-up views are also helping scientists differentiate the origins of the two types, which scientists believe are unique.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiate
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The returning echoes are instantly analyzed by onboard AI to distinguish between debris, rocks, and soft tissue which would likely indicate a human body.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Goleman’s work popularized the idea that a high EQ could distinguish great leaders from merely smart ones.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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As a showrunner, Schneider was alleged to have run a toxic workplace, discriminated against female writers on staff and made requests for massages from employees on set.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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Marc Andreessen reportedly took aim at elite universities for allegedly discriminating against children of conservative Trump voters.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
17 July 2025
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“Differentiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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