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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
There are differing opinions about whether the system is more or less accurate.
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Aside from the fact that Australia’s outlets differ from those in North America, not all planes have charging ports that work for your phone, tablet, or laptop.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The two documents could hardly differ more.
—Vilas Dhar, Time, 10 June 2026
Law enforcement policies governing the use of tear gas and pepper spray differ widely by location, and no federal standard exists.
—ProPublica, 10 June 2026
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Aside from the fact that Australia’s outlets differ from those in North America, not all planes have charging ports that work for your phone, tablet, or laptop.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The two documents could hardly differ more.
—Vilas Dhar, Time, 10 June 2026
Law enforcement policies governing the use of tear gas and pepper spray differ widely by location, and no federal standard exists.
—ProPublica, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
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Selig’s approach has aided Kalshi’s valuation run-up—last month, the firm said its most recent funding round came at a $22 billion valuation—and starkly contrasts how the CFTC worked when Joe Biden was president.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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McNutt's comments contrasted with the reception Swift received from the Madison Square Garden crowd, which largely cheered when the singer appeared on the arena's video board.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Five of the other eight justices disagreed with her.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
25 Aug. 2025
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The vast majority of Republicans, 90%, said Trump has outshined Biden, while 81% of Democrats disagreed.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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While the backbone is always the same, the number of carbons in the fatty acids can vary.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The rules governing investment account seizures vary by state, though, and the process is generally more complex than freezing a bank account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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