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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
Knightley added that rules differ from household to household because of parents’ different stances on social media.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
However, natural caffeine differs from synthetic caffeine in its overall nutritional value and potential health benefits.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
But how would that spectrum of seed fluctuations differ from perfect scale-invariance?
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
However, these improvements did not differ between the groups.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
However, natural caffeine differs from synthetic caffeine in its overall nutritional value and potential health benefits.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
But how would that spectrum of seed fluctuations differ from perfect scale-invariance?
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
However, these improvements did not differ between the groups.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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In the video, the intern’s serene self-care contrasts sharply with the anxiety often associated with flying.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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For her duet with Grande, Erivo wore a dress with contrasting fabric from Marni’s fall 2025 collection by former creative director Francesco Risso.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cuomo is trying win over undecided voters who disagree strongly with Mamdani on policy, but this approach may resurrect questions about Cuomo’s character.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some 77% disagreed with that statement or felt the increase was not sufficient.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Halloween weather forecast in Ohio by region Residents across Ohio can expect a mix of clouds and cooler temperatures this Halloween, with conditions varying slightly by city, according to AccuWeather.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The protective materials used in most vehicles today are static, designed for specific impact scenarios and unable to adapt to varying conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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