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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
Carol Mitchell’s account of the break-in differed from earlier testimony and body camera footage.
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Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
Different versions: Gatorade comes in various versions, and the nutrition information differs for each type.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 July 2025
Speeds and data allowances for Unlimited plans differ depending on the plan generation.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Be critical and use your judgment, yes, but asking different AI models and comparing the answers among themselves and with a traditional Google search can better show you how the models differ.
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—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
Different versions: Gatorade comes in various versions, and the nutrition information differs for each type.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 July 2025
Speeds and data allowances for Unlimited plans differ depending on the plan generation.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Be critical and use your judgment, yes, but asking different AI models and comparing the answers among themselves and with a traditional Google search can better show you how the models differ.
TOUCH BASE
News from the world of work.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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Aster’s conceit contrasts competing mayoral campaigns in the fictional town of Eddington, N.M., during the height of Covid panic in 2020 — that of Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) against the bid of the incumbent mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025
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This contrasts with older generations slightly, with 74% of Gen X respondents reporting that AI has a positive impact, and 59% among boomers.—
Eric Johnson,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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Patrick disagreed, saying the licensing agency would bring more accountability and restore players' trust in the games.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While Visit Orlando concurred with many of the audit’s findings and recommendations, Matej’s 11-page response disagreed that the marketing agency should get the commission’s approval before discussing potential legislative matters with state legislators.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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Both regular and decaf coffee stimulate the bowels, but their effects vary depending on the caffeine content and additives like milk.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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For those born earlier, the full retirement age varies and is less than 67 based on when you were born.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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