Definition of differentlynext
as in else
in a different way we do things differently around here

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Recent Examples of differently Opponents of ditching testing requirements argued that the exams are a key tool to uniformly predict academic success from students of divergent backgrounds, as well as schools that may issue grades differently. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 University networks operate differently than financial services. — Jeremy Barnett, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The full moon in Taurus on October 26 brings the month’s swirling matters to a full boil, prompting you to realize something important about your worldview or educational lineage that might require you to embody your values differently. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026 Another person may approach the goal differently, which could be useful rather than irritating. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for differently
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  • Fresh Air critic John Powers describes it as a unique blend of creepiness, sarcastic humor and political anger, unlike anything else on TV.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Almost every house was then surrounded by adjacent empty lots that had been seized to ensure that no one else would build.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Differently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differently. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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