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
Here’s a look at who will land on their schedule:
Panthers’ 2025 NFL scheduled opponents
An asterisk demarcates a home contest.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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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
Here’s a look at who will land on their schedule:
Panthers’ 2025 NFL scheduled opponents
An asterisk demarcates a home contest.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
Human-level intelligent behavior is the AGI demarcation.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
Verb
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines atmospheric rivers as long, narrow corridors in the atmosphere that carry large amounts of water vapor.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Silversands Grand Anse Modern design and luxe amenities define Silversands Grand Anse, an intimate, upscale collection of 43 rooms and eight villas, complete with a spacious spa and spectacular dining.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But recently, two experts have made a cogent distinction.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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With 273 career home runs and 916 RBIs, all those All-Star games and that World Series MVP distinction and five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards, Perez has amassed the makings of a candidacy for the National Baseball Hall of Fame — where George Brett resides as the only primary Royal.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The last sentence of the purpose section in the executive order identifies restoring the constitutional separation of powers as a priority.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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With the separation of small and large schools, there is no guarantee that the best teams in every classification will meet.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meta has faced various allegations of discrimination over the past decade, including lawsuits in the US regarding housing, employment and credit ads.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to polling by the Bipartisan Policy Center, nearly one in four mothers have considered leaving their jobs due to a lack of accommodations or fear of discrimination during pregnancy.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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