- present participle of distinguish.
distinguishing
Example Sentences
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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
Inspecting roofs, especially distinguishing between wind and hail damage, involves a certain degree of subjective judgment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Rather than viewing all senescent cells as dangerous, researchers increasingly believe the future of anti-aging medicine may depend on distinguishing harmful cells from beneficial ones.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026
Its legal framework already accommodates this approach by distinguishing between several types of property, including small homes, large apartment buildings, and commercial property.
From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026
But its most distinguishing feature was something I didn’t notice right away; not until Claire pointed out a large rock formation jutting from the shallows nearby.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
