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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
The type of music that parents relied on differed.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
The pair need to decide if there's still romance between them while they're confronted by their differing lifestyles and Sasha's new connection to Keanu Reeves — yes, the Keanu Reeves.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Wisconsin's secretary of state differs from many other states where the office oversees elections.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With the evening streaming release in the US, the debut time in other countries will differ.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
The pair need to decide if there's still romance between them while they're confronted by their differing lifestyles and Sasha's new connection to Keanu Reeves — yes, the Keanu Reeves.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Wisconsin's secretary of state differs from many other states where the office oversees elections.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With the evening streaming release in the US, the debut time in other countries will differ.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for differ
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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Stark white leather uppers contrast with shiny asymmetrical green and red accents, plus whimsical bumblebee motifs.—
Amina Ayoud,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the hip, Halsey’s dress featured feathery elements, adding a contrasting texture to the overall look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Relating to the mom’s situation, other parents on Mumsnet offered their pro tips regarding the stress-inducing situation, while other users disagreed.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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After a major measles resurgence began in 1989, scientists moved to add a second dose of the MMR vaccine to bolster protection—but the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC’s vaccine-advisory panel disagreed on the optimal time to administer it.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Individual year-over-year market values varied greatly, ranging from an over 16% increase one year to an under 1% increase another.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Guest rooms vary in size, many with circular windows, while a children’s playroom and creative studio round out the upper level.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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