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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
For years, the United States has managed to secure the Middle East from hostile dominance, but containment policy there differed dramatically from that in Asia and Europe.
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James Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025
Start the grill Most pitmasters agree that ribs should be cooked over low heat (about 250 to 300 degrees) for several hours, but recipes can differ.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
However, confusion can arise when the association’s definition of a commercial vehicle differs from the city’s ordinance or the state’s law.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The size of the persistence gap between part-time and full-time students also differed by institutional sector.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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James Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025
Start the grill Most pitmasters agree that ribs should be cooked over low heat (about 250 to 300 degrees) for several hours, but recipes can differ.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
However, confusion can arise when the association’s definition of a commercial vehicle differs from the city’s ordinance or the state’s law.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The size of the persistence gap between part-time and full-time students also differed by institutional sector.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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The contrasting display echoes the qualities of the fashion textiles used by the house.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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Osborn launched his campaign to take on Ricketts this week, contrasting his working-class background with Ricketts’s wealth.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Jesse disagreed with the requests for additional funds and stressed the importance of adhering to the original contract.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 July 2025
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Lamont disagreed with Lieberman’s support for the war in Iraq and ran against the three-term incumbent.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Verb
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The fatty profiles of pecans can vary from year to year, which can affect their flavor.11 Walnuts are a bit tougher and have a sharper flavor from their papery skins.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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However, protocols for responding to wildlife conflicts that are not life-threatening can vary from one community to another.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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