as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry
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Recent Examples of demarcate
Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
The world’s 10th largest island, Ellesmere demarcates the upper extent of the Northwest Passage.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Private discussions on troop deployments to enforce a line of demarcation are ongoing.
—Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Meanwhile, an old Mr. Coffee drip machine demarcates a cup as 5 ounces, the same measure used by the much fancier Ratio Four coffee maker (8/10, WIRED Recommends).
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
The world’s 10th largest island, Ellesmere demarcates the upper extent of the Northwest Passage.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
The bridge is located along the 17th parallel—the demarcation line from which Vietnam’s demilitarized zone (DMZ) extended for three miles on either side.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Private discussions on troop deployments to enforce a line of demarcation are ongoing.
—Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
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The line defines short cruises as ranging from four to six nights and mid-length sailings as seven to nine nights, while longer cruises are 10 or more nights.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The rebels have loosely defined what constitutes an Israeli ship, meaning many vessels could be targeted, some of which have had little or no connection to Israel.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With his first career homer, Wilson earned the distinction of blasting the A’s first home run at Sutter Health Park, doing so in the March 31 home opener vs. the Seattle Mariners.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This effectively removes the distinction between mainstream and AI stacks.—
Dinesh Subhraveti,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If the plaintiffs say that the dismantling of USAID violates the constitutional separation of powers, those claims should be directed at the administration, the appeals court suggested.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Moves like this challenge the separation of powers and the politicization of regulatory agencies.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Griffin also said the Folsom Cordova district follows state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, along with its school board nondiscrimination and harassment policy.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Criticism has also included concern about discrimination against Black and Hispanic students.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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