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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
Astronomical seasons differ from meteorological seasons because they are defined by equinoxes and solstices.
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 19 Mar. 2026
Merabi said the numbers that appear in government records differ from those on his tenant list.
—Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
And his approach differs from that of film programmers.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Regardless of who calls the plays, the Aggies' defense will differ from last season.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 19 Mar. 2026
Merabi said the numbers that appear in government records differ from those on his tenant list.
—Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
And his approach differs from that of film programmers.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Regardless of who calls the plays, the Aggies' defense will differ from last season.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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The implication is that the United States offers a contrasting negative example.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The joyous thunder for the mere mention of a Venezuelan player contrasted with the silence when Italian players were introduced or even did something extraordinary.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Theisen disagreed and identified several ways state law provided DHS the authority to investigate kickbacks.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Nearby in the sand, a large group of male friends, mostly from the University of Illinois, disagreed.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fuel costs typically vary by region, with some areas having much lower gas prices than others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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While these formulas often share the same active ingredients, the dosage amount may vary.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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