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
Large and boutique operators alike are differentiating themselves through modern design, personalization, and luxe amenities aimed at an increasingly discerning clientele.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Some laws are specific to front-seat occupants; others differentiate between children and adults.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
As a 2006 study from Earth and Planetary Science Letters describes, one of the main factors that differentiates the scaly-foot gastropod from others is that its shell isn’t composed primarily of calcium carbonate.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Johnson shares the goal of differentiating local police from federal agents and said Police Chief Jeffrey Norman agrees with him.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Some laws are specific to front-seat occupants; others differentiate between children and adults.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
As a 2006 study from Earth and Planetary Science Letters describes, one of the main factors that differentiates the scaly-foot gastropod from others is that its shell isn’t composed primarily of calcium carbonate.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Johnson shares the goal of differentiating local police from federal agents and said Police Chief Jeffrey Norman agrees with him.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiate
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Since launching her Senate run in December, the progressive firebrand has distinguished herself with an unconventional campaign, eschewing traditional advice regarding key tenets of campaigning, such as fundraising and advertising output.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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This approach has distinguished thousands of individual types of brain cells, many more than previously known.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2023, an ordinance banned landlords from discriminating against prospective tenants based on their source of income.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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Blaine Amendments discriminate against religious institutions, Price argued.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Differentiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiate. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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