differ

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Recent Examples of differ This process of attorney access differs from that of standard ICE detention centers, such as the Krome North Service Processing Center and the Broward Transitional Center. Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025 After all, a spider also differs from a bee. Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025 The differing views are caught up in negotiations over the region’s trade surplus against the US due to its chip exports to the country, which could lead to tariffs on such products. Gina Chon, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025 The actual areas that could become flooded may differ from the areas shown on this map. William B. Davis, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for differ
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
  • Meanwhile, a lineup of bold facial piercings sharply contrasted her soft makeup look.
    Essence, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
  • At the spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection presentation, the Rhode Beauty founder wore a contrasting mix of fall- and spring-inspired tones.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Despite an increase in book bans, polls show that most Americans disagree with them.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • In the end, Republicans − as the party in power typically does − argue that Congress shouldn't be using a shutdown as leverage to fight over policy, a position that Democrats − as the party out of power often does − disagree with.
    Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This Argentina varied the positions of their attackers more.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Shop it in sizes twin through California king and in 25 colors, with the price varying by size and hue.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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