- present participle of distinguish.
distinguishing
Example Sentences
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Inspecting roofs, especially distinguishing between wind and hail damage, involves a certain degree of subjective judgment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
We then used artificial intelligence to classify each document match, distinguishing meaningful contact with Epstein from accidental mentions.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
You’re kind of distinguishing her from what we now think of as YA, “Young Adult.”
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 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
Until finally, irked, she says what his tutor always says, “You listen but don’t hear!” — distinguishing, the way the Chinese will, between effort and result.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
