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distinguishing

[dih-sting-gwi-shing] / dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪ ʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
distinctive
Synonyms


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Distinguishing between them “would allow for better safeguards against games involving players making tens of thousands per season and players making millions,” said Matthew Holt, the CEO of Gaming Compliance International.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

"Distinguishing these new crops from their less productive and closely related wild plants could present tremendous challenges for weed control," the researchers write.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

Distinguishing these conditions from one another is essential to guide doctors in choosing appropriate treatment options.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2023

Distinguishing features in the background match pictures that were posted publicly before the McCormicks moved in.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2023

Distinguishing the voice of God and the voices of those around us is no easy task.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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