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discriminating

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verb

present participle of discriminate

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Recent Examples of discriminating
Adjective
Never restricted by arbitrary price points or dealer demands, Wilson hand-built the best speakers from his workshop in Provo, Utah, for the most discriminating audio enthusiasts in the world. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 Small farmers can serve more discriminating customers while big farms provide product for more cost-conscious consumers, Kogan and DeAngelo say. Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
Verb
The challenge to the congressional map by non-Black voters tests the balancing act states must strike in complying with a civil rights law that protects the voting power of a racial minority while also not discriminating against other voters. Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025 The directive specifically accused American educational institutions of discriminating against white and Asian students. Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for discriminating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminating
Adjective
  • Paramount also eliminated its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to align with the Trump administration's view that such affirmative action policies are discriminatory.
    USA Today, USA Today, 25 July 2025
  • Hunter Biden to the Rescue Paramount has also dismantled its diversity, equity and inclusion programs to reflect the Trump administration's stance that the initiatives constitute discriminatory affirmative action.
    Sonam Sheth Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Testers say the main differentiating factor between this and other wearables is the sleep information, and especially for women, there is the extra bonus of an accurate cycle tracker.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Leaders must also work against the misunderstanding of these tools both within and outside their organizations—educating stakeholders on what these tools can and cannot do and differentiating them from the chatbots of days gone by.
    Sriram Nagaswamy, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Many schools that served mostly low-income students were issued D’s and F’s, which many educators and parents found unfair.
    Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
  • But South Korean cars from Hyundai and Kia factor significantly into the $66-billion trade deficit that Trump has decried as unfair.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • One unnamed feature on the intro sticks out though, complementing Tyler’s characteristic moxie with seasoned, head-of-state bravado.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 21 July 2025
  • As is characteristic of SummerFest, there will be some unexpected collaborations and surprises, including a dance-and-violin performance and a concert featuring an onstage chef.
    Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Verb
  • The military men are more distinct, largely because they’re either played by somewhat familiar faces — including Will Poulter, as Captain Erik, the head of the initial operation — or have distinguishing features, like the mustache on Elliott (Cosmo Jarvis), the head sniper.
    Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • With that in mind, Singleton emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between privacy and anonymity.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The country has a low cost of living, a low crime rate and distinctive cuisine.
    William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Meeting space, which is also popular for weddings, is another distinctive amenity.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • Today, over 3 in 5 cannabis consumers are aware of terpenes: organic compounds present in plants, fungi and cannabis, and are responsible for distinct scents, flavors and therapeutic effects.
    Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
  • Consider Stapleton International Airport’s reincarnation as Denver’s Central Park neighborhood, or suburban Chicago’s Glenview Naval Air Station’s rebirth as The Glen, a live-dine-play-shop community featuring 2,000 homes in eight distinct enclaves.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • On a recent Friday morning, a group of half a dozen neighbors and business owners in Fountain Square gathered near Leonard Street, looking prepared for a typical neighborhood cleanup.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
  • For a typical night game, the Yankees’ hitters meetings begin 3 1/2 hours before first pitch.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 25 July 2025

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