1
as in disputes
variance of opinion on a matter
we must try to settle our differences without fighting
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2
as in changes
the act, process, or result of making different
it won't make any difference which one you choose
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as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in
people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices
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Recent Examples of differences
Gabriel Sherman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
If Iran is to have a democratic future, the differences within the Iranian society have to be confronted and argued through, not buried.
—Ramin Jahanbegloo, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Governors from Colorado River states made progress toward a shortage-sharing deal, Arizona's Katie Hobbs said, but differences remain over details.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
There are, however, some relevant differences between the situations of our two oldest presidents, likely reflective of the differences between senility and madness.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
But that's not unusual, as silver prices tend to be more volatile than gold prices, one of the key differences between the two metals that investors should be aware of before getting started.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The pursuers yelled taunts, threw bottles, and expected the two women to settle their differences with a fistfight, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
This is in line with a decades-long trend of business processes working with increasingly sophisticated computation, with important differences.
—Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Over the years, Sarazen developed complex strategies to legally exploit differences in accounting and tax laws among the countries News Corp did business in.
—Gabriel Sherman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
If Iran is to have a democratic future, the differences within the Iranian society have to be confronted and argued through, not buried.
—Ramin Jahanbegloo, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Governors from Colorado River states made progress toward a shortage-sharing deal, Arizona's Katie Hobbs said, but differences remain over details.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
There are, however, some relevant differences between the situations of our two oldest presidents, likely reflective of the differences between senility and madness.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
But that's not unusual, as silver prices tend to be more volatile than gold prices, one of the key differences between the two metals that investors should be aware of before getting started.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The pursuers yelled taunts, threw bottles, and expected the two women to settle their differences with a fistfight, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
This is in line with a decades-long trend of business processes working with increasingly sophisticated computation, with important differences.
—Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s led to calls for changes in the voting system, but Haley urged Belichick, Kraft and anybody else to simply be patient.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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But the study subjects didn’t report feeling significantly more rested the next morning — a reminder that changes seen on sleep trackers don’t always translate into noticeable improvements in subjective experiences.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rho-alpha differentiates itself through three characteristics.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This constitution, which Anthropic just updated, is one thing that differentiates Anthropic’s AI models from those offered by its competitors, such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Elon Musk’s xAI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Despite earlier controversies, alumni and supporters rallied, leading to over 22,000 gifts in a six-week period.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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His reflections on the controversies and critical snubbings that greeted movies that have since become consensus masterpieces are nuanced without descending into false modesty.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Automet Pleated Long-Sleeve Blouse Shoppers have praised this long-sleeve blouse for its soft, wrinkle-resistant fabric and subtle pleating on the front that distinguishes it from your average tee.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Third, the explicit focus on continual learning from human corrections during operation distinguishes it from models that require retraining to incorporate new behaviors.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The episode has punctured Preckwinkle’s reputation for managerial skill — a primary reason this page has endorsed her in previous elections despite some disagreements with other aspects of her record.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trump has demanded a resolution to the two countries’ long-standing disagreements about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These include cable crossovers, dumbbell flies, overhead press variations and TRX one-arm chest presses, explains Sewell.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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As seen on the Golden Globes red carpet, there can be variations in the curl.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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