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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
Legal cases surrounding these options have provided differing outcomes.
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Lauren B. Solberg, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Boosters, alumni and fans such as Santos have differing opinions on what traits the next athletic director should have.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
The report highlights when, where and why nearly 3,600 adults surveyed between December and March were most likely to wash or not wash their hands, and how some of those habits differed between age groups and genders.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Kennedy's supporters say one crucial way in which their work differs is in its intense focus on prevention and understanding the root causes of chronic diseases along with making healthcare more affordable.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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Lauren B. Solberg, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Boosters, alumni and fans such as Santos have differing opinions on what traits the next athletic director should have.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
The report highlights when, where and why nearly 3,600 adults surveyed between December and March were most likely to wash or not wash their hands, and how some of those habits differed between age groups and genders.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Kennedy's supporters say one crucial way in which their work differs is in its intense focus on prevention and understanding the root causes of chronic diseases along with making healthcare more affordable.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Razorbacks have lost twice in this series in contrasting ways.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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Numbers, however, do not adequately explain the contrasting moods around both Spanish giants.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The judge disagreed, and the state Court of Appeals declined to take up the case.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Until this year, over half of respondents disagreed with the idea of drawing a line under the Nazi era.—
Mark Sappenfield,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Dry-Clean Only Rugs Recommendations on whether to steam clean a rug vary, even between two rugs that are made with the same material.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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No minimum to open an E*TRADE brokerage account; minimum $500 deposit to invest in robo-advisor platform Core Portfolios Fees Fees may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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