differentiate
verb (used with object)
to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
differentiates
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present tense formof differentiate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“I think it makes a difference, a record versus intentions,” Bass said when asked what differentiates her from her opponent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The academic literature, he says, differentiates between “sympathy, empathy, compassion, kindness. There are very small, granular differences between each. Empathy itself has 43 different definitions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
That mind-set differentiates the company from other tech players claiming to have moral redlines in defense and intelligence operations.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Letting users revoke ACH access — which stops automatic bank withdrawals — at any time is one of the things that differentiates cash-advance apps from traditional lenders.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
It’s just one more thing that differentiates us.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
