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discriminate between

VERB
choose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept adopt appoint cast designate determine elect embrace favor judge love name prefer single out take want
STRONG
co-opt crave cull desire espouse excerpt extract fancy finger glean predestine separate slot sort tag tap weigh will winnow wish
WEAK
call for commit oneself decide on draw lots feel disposed to fix on make choice make decision make up one's mind opt for see fit set aside settle upon sift out tab take up wish for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain disallow dislike hate ignore receive refuse reject repudiate repulse
STRONG
insert neglect not want

Example Sentences

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The statute does not discriminate between state and federal officers, an issue that has tripped up other states trying to rein in immigration agents.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The obvious solution is to discriminate between types of infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The idea is that, for some patients, the new medicines could improve the effects of the weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, which don’t discriminate between fat and muscle.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Currently, merchants can’t discriminate between different cards offered by one of the networks, meaning that if they accept one card offered by Visa, they must accept all Visa cards.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 10, 2025

They feed by placing a forefoot on the cocoon and biting off the end, showing an extraordinary ability to discriminate between sound and empty cocoons.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson