1
as in contrasted
to be unlike; to not be the same
my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money
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2
as in disagreed
to have a different opinion
after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue
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Recent Examples of differed
While their methods differed, all three manufacturers treated cooling not as a reactive response but as essential to their long-term operational resilience.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The upper chamber’s version, sponsored by Harrell, differed in a few key ways from its House counterpart.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The researchers discovered that the impact on the gut microbiome differed based on the type of antibiotic.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Several transportation sales tax measures have failed in recent years, but each differed substantially from the safe streets proposal.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But researchers differed on how the channel itself might be organized, which would impact how molecules move through it.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Of course, political parties have long differed along economic lines.
—Justin Callais, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
These founders differed widely in background, personality, and intelligence.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Of course, political parties have long differed along economic lines.
—Justin Callais, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The upper chamber’s version, sponsored by Harrell, differed in a few key ways from its House counterpart.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The researchers discovered that the impact on the gut microbiome differed based on the type of antibiotic.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Several transportation sales tax measures have failed in recent years, but each differed substantially from the safe streets proposal.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But researchers differed on how the channel itself might be organized, which would impact how molecules move through it.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Of course, political parties have long differed along economic lines.
—Justin Callais, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
These founders differed widely in background, personality, and intelligence.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Of course, political parties have long differed along economic lines.
—Justin Callais, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differed
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And there was Staley prowling the sideline on Saturday afternoon at Golden 1 Center in a Sweet 16 showdown with a Southeastern Conference rival, her game face contrasted by what was on her shirt.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Turrets rose above the desert palette, the sandy beige surroundings starkly contrasted by pops of royal blue and deep teal on rooftops and trims.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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When Deutsche Bank’s economists decided to test that consensus—by asking the AI tools themselves—the machines disagreed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sinagra said that Brooksby resigned as a consequence of the complaints, but disagreed with them.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Differed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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