distinguish
verb (used with object)
to mark off as different (often followed by from orby ).
are distinguishing
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present progressiveof distinguish.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But a new generation of founders are distinguishing themselves with narratives that aren’t clean-cut, easily digestible stories of how their businesses came to be, experts say.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
Their dorsal fins also often are distinguishing, with unique scarring and shape.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2018
“Some of the challenges are distinguishing between clumsy execution in the procedure and illegal touching. That’s hard to do,” Blonigen said.
From Washington Times ● May 30, 2018
What we are distinguishing here are facts and values – a distinction developed by David Hume in the 18th century.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 9, 2017
The bright yellow color and bitter taste of the inner bark, due to tannic acid, are distinguishing characteristics.
From Forest Trees of Illinois How to Know Them by Fuller George D.
