as in else
in a different way
we do things differently around here
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Recent Examples of differently
Ozzy, who died in July at 76, however, thinks differently.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Trade done differently Like many other countries, Kenya is pursuing a dual strategy – lobbying for renewal, but also seeking other trade deals in case AGOA expires.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Stress affects everyone’s body differently.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Now, Modi has handled things very differently.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Trade done differently Like many other countries, Kenya is pursuing a dual strategy – lobbying for renewal, but also seeking other trade deals in case AGOA expires.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Stress affects everyone’s body differently.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Now, Modi has handled things very differently.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differently
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No one else in the nation has more than one punt of 67 or more yards.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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On a protein kick like nearly everyone else?—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Differently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differently. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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