- present participle of distinguish.
distinguishing
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The distinguishing features of the Qatari airplane are its size, comfort, and the luxury of its interior furnishings, points Trump has gushed over.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
Wearing drill-sergeant regalia, Porowski instructs a group of hapless male shopper actors in such supermarket fundamentals as distinguishing celery from leeks, checking expiration dates and identifying ripe bananas.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
The researchers found that forelimb proportions were particularly useful for distinguishing these lifestyles.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
The 6 acres of conservation land help preserve the wooded setting around the home, distinguishing it from luxury properties where neighboring development could eventually alter the surrounding views and sense of seclusion.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
We got very good at listening for the sound of airplane engines and distinguishing the sounds of enemy bombers from friendly cargo transports.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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