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
How could the students be trusted to differentiate between old and new earth?
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Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
The top eight of the league have clashed back and forth with varying styles separating and differentiating each program.
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Another way to differentiate is through other symptoms, like the color of your snot.
—Katie Bowles, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
Royal Caribbean takes pains to differentiate those spaces from others on board.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
The top eight of the league have clashed back and forth with varying styles separating and differentiating each program.
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Another way to differentiate is through other symptoms, like the color of your snot.
—Katie Bowles, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
Royal Caribbean takes pains to differentiate those spaces from others on board.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, distinguished as the richest person in the world, has been especially controversial since Trump's inauguration.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The war in Gaza has resulted in more than 48,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Alzheimer’s does not discriminate based on political party affiliation.—
Phyllis Ferrell,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The law bans landlords from discriminating against or harassing a tenant based on their actual or perceived immigration status.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Special teams difference After a penalty-free first period, the Wings had a power play 6:58 into the second period.—
Helene St. James,
Detroit Free Press,
6 Jan. 2023
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But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.—
Carlos Monarrez,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Mar. 2018
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“Differentiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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