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as in to differentiate
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 to characterize
to be an important feature of
a collection of recipes distinguished by their ease and simplicity
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as in to identify
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 to notice
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 to classify
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 distinguish
The Pixel 9a struggled to distinguish the light from the shade, and Max looked blown out by the sun.
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Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The Martins’ home is distinguished by 11-foot ceilings, white oak floors and a grand foyer with a sweeping staircase.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The panel explicitly rejected arguments distinguishing OSC’s power from other executive agencies, reinforcing expansive executive authority in this area.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count but says women and children make up over half the dead.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The Martins’ home is distinguished by 11-foot ceilings, white oak floors and a grand foyer with a sweeping staircase.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The panel explicitly rejected arguments distinguishing OSC’s power from other executive agencies, reinforcing expansive executive authority in this area.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count but says women and children make up over half the dead.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguish
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However, more commercial drug tests cannot differentiate between the cannabinoids, according to WedMD.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Taco Bell differentiated theirs by marinating all-white meat in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and then coating it in tortilla chips and breadcrumbs.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tried to characterize the sudden change in policy as part of a grand negotiating strategy.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon which is characterized by feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance from one's job, and reduced professional efficacy.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Exposure is believed to be limited, and known contacts have been identified and contacted.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sixty-two percent of white American adults identify as Christian, and 61% of American Christians identify as white.—
Michael Pasek,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Filing electronically is usually the fastest way for taxpayers to receive their refunds, as the system flags common errors that taxpayers may otherwise not notice.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The curriculum guides middle school students and teachers through building and evaluating computer vision models that can reliably classify fossil shark teeth.—
Christine Wusylko,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Kelley Reardon, an expert on organizational politics, classifies political environments from minimally to pathologically politicized.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The onboard chef designs menus for discerning palates, while the mixologist presents craft cocktails that reflect your personal taste.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While the buffer zone can be clearly seen in satellite imagery, its perimeter can be hard to discern on the ground and multiple Palestinians have been shot for entering the area, according to the testimonial of Israeli soldiers to Breaking the Silence and Palestinians in Gaza.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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With Mark Scheifele and Connor cycling on the outside, trying desperately to find a chance in the middle, Iafallo drove to the net and jumped on a Scheifele rebound, scoring the game-tying goal while off balance in the slot.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Those few minutes sent students scrambling for cover and barricading themselves around campus until authorities found them.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Now in their early to mid-30s, both authors have seen their stories grow into global phenomena, with millions of readers and successful film adaptations.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Distinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguish. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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