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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
Federal Realty’s approach differs notably from how other mall operators across the country are rethinking their properties, said real estate analyst Gary London, a principal of firm London Moeder Advisors who has consulted on local mall redevelopment projects.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The differing nature of these entries has offered both ammunition.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
However, these systems break down when the physical properties of the object differ from the original training data.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Although both agreed that school choice is necessary for families, their opinions differed on what school choice should entail.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The differing nature of these entries has offered both ammunition.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
However, these systems break down when the physical properties of the object differ from the original training data.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Although both agreed that school choice is necessary for families, their opinions differed on what school choice should entail.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
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This can include excessive trim details, contrasting paint colors on every wall, or ceiling features that are too deep or too busy for the size of the room.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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His calm energy contrasts sharply with Davila’s growing frustration.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps because of the nastiness of the attacks, Wiener tends toward a knee-jerk dismissal of people who disagree with him on these issues.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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The future of democracy is going to depend on our ability to think critically and disagree civilly.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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While data varied between cities, researchers said there were 25% fewer homicides in 2025 compared to 2019, with rates dropping in 27 of 35 cities in the sample.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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What constitutes pass interference or unnecessary roughness can vary dramatically from one crew to another, and even from quarter to quarter within the same game.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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