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differ

verb

ˈdi-fər

Definition of differ

as in to contrast

to be unlike; to not be the same my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money

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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 Curtis currently serves in differing leadership roles in high-profile cases. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 The researchers also need to determine whether mental health risks differ between specific weight-loss drugs. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 For example, funding could differ depending on whether a student received help in a general education classroom or spent part or most of the day in a separate special education classroom. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026 In the primary, the candidates laid out differing visions on how to regulate AI. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for differ

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With more teams, a broken title run and contrasting approaches to investment, this could be the most uncertain season of the Women’s Super League yet.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In the dry-down, tonka bean tempers the citrus with a creamy, softly gourmand quality that contrasts with the bright opening.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

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But Reddington disagreed, and argued that the juror appears to have a personal issue that is hindering them from being able to deliberate fairly, and that the juror should be replaced with an alternate.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Bohm’s lawyers disagreed with this argument, citing a Supreme Court ruling stating fraud in the execution can occur when one party is mistaken about the terms due to the author’s fraud.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of disagree

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The tariff cost will vary by product, ranging from 15% to 50%, according to reports.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
The robot has additionally been shown crossing icy waterways with depths of up to 80 centimeters, underscoring the company’s focus on developing machines capable of operating across widely varying environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

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