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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 team once again computed how long particles stayed in each square and how much the numbers associated with adjacent squares might differ.
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 May 2025
The monikers will not carry a plus sign or any other designation that suggest the product differs from what’s on TV, and that’s by design.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Generally, the style of leadership that your service veterans are used to may differ from your own.
—Scott Graybeal, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This differs from states like Georgia and international territories like Canada, where there is no cap on the incentives, effectively guaranteeing the tax credit to all qualified projects.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2025
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 May 2025
The monikers will not carry a plus sign or any other designation that suggest the product differs from what’s on TV, and that’s by design.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Generally, the style of leadership that your service veterans are used to may differ from your own.
—Scott Graybeal, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
This differs from states like Georgia and international territories like Canada, where there is no cap on the incentives, effectively guaranteeing the tax credit to all qualified projects.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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The moves into the Middle East contrast starkly with Washington’s approach toward China.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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Meanwhile, espadrilles with raffia and lace are contrasted with brass hourglass heels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The jury disagreed, and Chandler was found guilty on all eight charges.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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In a December 8, 2023 decision, the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Sixth District, disagreed and reversed.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Accounts vary on how Darin chose his famous stage name.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Approaches vary across school districts The Observer reviewed other school district prayer practices in the region to compare to Cabarrus County.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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