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as in diversity
the quality or state of being different
there's a great difference between claiming to care about the environment and living like you really do
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as in dispute
variance of opinion on a matter
we must try to settle our differences without fighting
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as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
it won't make any difference which one you choose
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as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices
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Recent Examples of difference
Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
Here, then, are most*** of the 2024 House races sorted by the difference between their margins and the presidential margins in their districts.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Jan. 2023
But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2018
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Noun
What’s the difference between canister and compressor ice cream makers?
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
Here, then, are most*** of the 2024 House races sorted by the difference between their margins and the presidential margins in their districts.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Special teams difference After a penalty-free first period, the Wings had a power play 6:58 into the second period.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Jan. 2023
But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for difference
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The population also shows a male bias, further reducing reproductive diversity.Samantha Dee, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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This diversity of thought can lead to competitive advantages in global markets.Salvador Ordorica, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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City officials did not say what set off the dispute.Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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This firsthand legal dispute inspired her to become an advocate for female inventors, educating others on the importance of filing for IP protection. ForbesWomen: Get the ForbesWomen newsletter, and supercharge your mission with success stories, tips and more.Karin Eldor, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Once these changes take effect, the average state minimum wage is set to grow from $10.69 in 2024 to $11.18.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some observers contended these moves show Meta’s content moderation changes are part of a larger movement for the company unrelated to the president-elect.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Experimentation with Aging and Cask Finishes Rum producers are experimenting with unique cask finishes, such as sherry, port, or wine barrels, to differentiate their offerings and attract whiskey and cognac drinkers.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg Copies Elon Musk as Facebook to Become Free Speech Platform By Jason Fields Newsweek Deputy Opinion Editor 4 Efforts to differentiate between fact and fiction are going out of style.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The brand plays with light and dark contrasts with a denim suit and wide-leg jeans with a deep cuff.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
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Diverse teams, by contrast, bring multiple viewpoints to threat analysis, leading to more comprehensive security strategies.Leo Cunningham, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Johnson enters the new year trying to ditch the missteps and the controversies that have left his political standing in the dust.Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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The controversy surrounding Emilia Perez comes in stark contrast to the positive reception of Wicked.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Williamson downplayed how much extra attention he’s put into his hamstrings over the past few months, but the slight alterations in his routine were already showing Tuesday night.William Guillory, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the next five years, the 102-year-old stadium is going to undergo some significant alterations intended to improve fan experience while retaining the venue’s National Historic Landmark status.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Metal railings or a charred brick chimney were all that remained to distinguish the ashen piles.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Learn some of the identifying features of each bird and distinguish similar-looking species from each other.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/difference. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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