- present participle of distinguish.
distinguishing
Example Sentences
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I spent the first three paragraphs of a recent column distinguishing between acknowledging failed climate policy and questioning climate science.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
French Senators had opted for a two-tier system distinguishing between blacklisted platforms flagged as harmful to a child's development, and those that could still be accessed with parental consent.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
First, practice distinguishing between what the Constitution says and what judges and justices say about the Constitution, a document riddled with aspirational vagaries and flexible abstractions.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
"Bristle worm jaws also showed size-dependent elasticity. This is a distinguishing feature of bio-metals when compared to standard crystalline metals like copper or silver," said author Christian Hellmich.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
The most distinguishing feature of Heinrich Heinck was a noticeable scar in the middle of his forehead.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
