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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
Gigantamax differ from Dynamax Pokemon with a drastically different appearance and more powerful move set when embiggened.
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
That lack of connection may be making the physical attraction and differing food habits loom so large.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The House version differs significantly from a version already passed by the Senate.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
One area that Swift and Kelce have rarely discussed, though, was their differing approaches to handling the scrutiny of their relationship.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
That lack of connection may be making the physical attraction and differing food habits loom so large.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The House version differs significantly from a version already passed by the Senate.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
One area that Swift and Kelce have rarely discussed, though, was their differing approaches to handling the scrutiny of their relationship.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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Treasury yields held steady on Friday after July's retail sales and consumer sentiment data provided two contrasting looks at the U.S. consumer.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The pairing offers multiple paths to luxury, each built on the same timeless principles: complementary minerality, contrasting textures, proper temperature and a willingness to experiment.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The actress did not disagree that something needed to change.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those who disagree don't try to torpedo the decision by leaking information to the public.—
Troy Batterberry,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The cost per location can vary widely based on terrain and population density.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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The proportion of ERs without an attending physician always on-site varies wildly by state.—
Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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