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as in to disagree
to have a different opinion
after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue
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Recent Examples of differ
The former first lady, who shares daughters Malia Obama, 26, and Sasha Obama, 23, with her husband, former president Barack Obama, got candid with Kylie Kelce about her and Barack's differing opinions on the size of their family on the March 20 episode of Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast.
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
So, the law in Kansas City will differ from the law in Independence or Blue Springs.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Key to safer social media The concept of affordances – design and features – helps explain why teens’ experiences differ across platforms and provides a path toward safer design.
—Abdulmalik Alluhidan, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Money can often cause intense emotions and rifts between family members, especially when financial habits or financial values differ.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
So, the law in Kansas City will differ from the law in Independence or Blue Springs.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Key to safer social media The concept of affordances – design and features – helps explain why teens’ experiences differ across platforms and provides a path toward safer design.
—Abdulmalik Alluhidan, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Money can often cause intense emotions and rifts between family members, especially when financial habits or financial values differ.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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From the contrasting finishes, to the architecture of the chronographs works.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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The influencer went monochrome in gray with contrasting fabrics for the WTA Celebrates Miami Open With Women in Fashion, Art & Design Kickoff Dinner on Monday.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Office of Consumer Counsel, which represents ratepayer interests, disagreed, recommending including cybersecurity.—
Brian Harrell,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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Based on the mammoth success the Grand Theft Auto series has enjoyed, who could logically bring themselves to disagree?—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Prices vary for the lots based on pre-purchase and day-of purchase.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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The guidelines vary for toddlers and children ages 2 to 8.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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