as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
the human eye can discriminate between very slight gradations of color
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Recent Examples of discriminate
Kylie Jenner is being sued by a former housekeeper who claims she was harassed and discriminated against while working for the makeup mogul.
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
An equity analysis must be completed, but officials said that’s unlikely to be a problem because the fare hikes don’t discriminate against any particular groups.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
As Chief Justice John Roberts has observed, the way to stop discriminating on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.
—Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
That's when a discriminating investor can upgrade their portfolio.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
An equity analysis must be completed, but officials said that’s unlikely to be a problem because the fare hikes don’t discriminate against any particular groups.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
As Chief Justice John Roberts has observed, the way to stop discriminating on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.
—Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
That's when a discriminating investor can upgrade their portfolio.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
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Thissen, an associate justice, wrote a supplementary but concurring opinion objecting to certain findings in the disbarment decision, noting the court had failed to differentiate between negligent and intentional misappropriation of funds.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Steller sea lions are separated into Western and Eastern populations and are differentiated by physical and genetic attributes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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At times, the line between Blue Hills and McCrory’s political office became difficult to distinguish.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Discriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminate. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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