1
as in diverse
being not of the same kind
how are plantains different from bananas?
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2
as in separate
not the same or shared
my brother and I sleep in different rooms when we travel
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Recent Examples of different
People come to his music in different ways, and at different times — in history and in their lives.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
He’s worked a host of different jobs, but finding work has often been complicated by his criminal record.
—Matt Sedensky, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Theme park Silver Dollar City is consistently rated as one of the top amusement parks in the country by USA Today, and 2025’s rankings are no different.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Vatican happenings were no different, as Romans put money down not only on conclave selections but cardinal appointments and papal activities as well.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
He’s worked a host of different jobs, but finding work has often been complicated by his criminal record.
—Matt Sedensky, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Theme park Silver Dollar City is consistently rated as one of the top amusement parks in the country by USA Today, and 2025’s rankings are no different.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Vatican happenings were no different, as Romans put money down not only on conclave selections but cardinal appointments and papal activities as well.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for different
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The important thing to note here is the capability for coordinated action across diverse departments, including functions traditionally handled by separate back-office systems such as fulfillment, finance or IT.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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While teams can double or triple up on each kit before a run, that’s not a good idea either; a diverse selection of loadouts affords more varied interactions that will benefit the group as a whole.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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The victim was later identified as Terry Lee Gambrel, a 25-year-old Marine corporal, who had hitched a ride with Kraft to meet friends at a party, the sheriff's department said in a separate release.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Four of the faith groups have since filed two separate lawsuits, one of which recently resulted in a ruling that should have restarted the program.—
Jack Jenkins,
NPR,
12 May 2025
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Another series of sweeps beginning around 8,000 years ago gave Eurasians their distinctive pale complexion.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Côme is not alone among Réunion’s producers in striving to find—and sell—vanilla’s distinctive if as yet unrecognized qualities.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Federal judges in Colorado and the Southern District of New York issued similar decisions, granting preliminary injunctions in their respective districts.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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With both women fired from their respective boards, those bodies lack the quorum necessary to make critical decisions.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
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One of the most effective ways to do this is by specializing in client segments with distinct financial needs, values, and life experiences.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Having each familiar appliance display a distinct personality and names of their owners flashed on a title card as an introduction gives it a true documentary-style appeal.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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Since 2013, Moore has worked as the Dolphins’ senior vice president of special projects and alumni relations, helping former players stay connected with the team as well as assisting Dolphins Vice Chairman, President and CEO Tom Garfinkel with various programs.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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Lei said that, due to various reasons and setbacks, the research and development of SoCs was suspended.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Because the fire is in a residential area, fighting the fire has strained the immediate water grid, Wallace said, leading the department to bring in water from other, larger water mains.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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Court records show three of the burglary charges are from Seminole County and the two other burglary charges, along with the petit theft charge, are from a Volusia County warrant.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Alternatives, a varied category of assets beyond traditional equities and bonds, can significantly enhance portfolio resilience and growth.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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CrossFit is based on the philosophy that constantly varied movements performed with moderate intensity improve physical competence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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“Different.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/different. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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