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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
Fans got a kick out of the differing reactions and let the jokes fly.
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
This greatly differs from the energy-intensive process used for silicon panels.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The exact bloom dates will differ based on your climate.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
That annual fee would differ annually based on changes in property assessments, which jumped 54% in the 2025 city-wide revaluation.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
This greatly differs from the energy-intensive process used for silicon panels.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The exact bloom dates will differ based on your climate.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
That annual fee would differ annually based on changes in property assessments, which jumped 54% in the 2025 city-wide revaluation.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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For its plains and contrasts palette, the mélange and colors were inspired by women’s fashion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The juxtaposition of the two composers — one Baroque, one from the 20th century — allowed for serendipitous dialogue between the contrasting styles.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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