CONTRADISTINGUISHING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

contradistinguishing

verb

present participle of contradistinguish

as in discriminating

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The federal government is suing 99 Ranch Market, alleging the nation’s largest Asian supermarket chain is discriminating against employees who are not Chinese.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
He was also accused by his former chief diversity officer of discriminating against her on the basis of race, gender and age.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of discriminating

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Marketing has always required senior-level judgment and knowing which levers to pull, why and when.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
This reportedly includes not giving guests many details about the wedding, with people invited instructed to arrive in New York, without knowing when and where the wedding will be.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 July 2026

Definition of knowing

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For discerning connoisseurs, Paris is the destination to find these pieces.

— Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Future leaders must master both instincts, discerning when to act decisively and when to proceed with caution, as AI intensifies the need for balanced judgment in an uncertain landscape.

— Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of discerning

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This tactical ideology is what gives Morocco an edge, understanding what works so well in Europe and adapting it to their player pool.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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