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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
The dire wolf genome likely differs from that of the gray wolf in millions or tens of millions of ways.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Business & Economy The Big Story Trump, China differ on progress of trade talks
China has left President Trump twisting in the wind on tariffs, declaring it is not engaged in any negotiation with the U.S. as the tariffs take a political and economic toll on Washington.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The diplomats differed on whether the position paper was a firm U.S. stance or a starting point to work with Ukraine and its British, French and German allies to formulate a joint position before taking it to Russia.
—Elizabeth Piper, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Or started a new job that differed greatly from the glossy job description?
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Business & Economy The Big Story Trump, China differ on progress of trade talks
China has left President Trump twisting in the wind on tariffs, declaring it is not engaged in any negotiation with the U.S. as the tariffs take a political and economic toll on Washington.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The diplomats differed on whether the position paper was a firm U.S. stance or a starting point to work with Ukraine and its British, French and German allies to formulate a joint position before taking it to Russia.
—Elizabeth Piper, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Or started a new job that differed greatly from the glossy job description?
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
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Trump contrasted the approach of the two central banks on social media Thursday, ripping into Powell for holding rates.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Commentators who believe Anthony acted in self-defense have contrasted his treatment with that of Rittenhouse, who is white and who aged 17 shot two men dead during civil unrest in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, in August 2020.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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The administration argued that the ban is necessary for military readiness, but lower courts have disagreed, saying the policy may violate the constitutional rights of transgender service members and recruits.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Medical experts have said for years there is no evidence linking vaccines to autism, but a new poll has found that a growing number of Americans, particularly those who support President Trump, disagree.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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While most modern employees feel a general sense of security going to work, their experience varies across industries and workplaces.—
Elissa Rossi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Most teams have carried around 120 players, but that number varies, ranging from as little as 110 to as high as 140 in some instances.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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