Synonyms of differed

differed

verb

past tense of differ

1

as in contrasted

to be unlike; to not be the same

my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contrasted
• varied
• divided
• fluctuated
• deviated
• diverged
• separated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compared
• matched
• agreed
• accorded
• corresponded
• conformed

2

as in disagreed

to have a different opinion

after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagreed
• objected
• dissented
• contrasted
• clashed
• argued
• protested
• resisted
• nonconcurred
• opposed
• debated
• conflicted
• countered
• took issue
• collided
• contested
• quarreled
• disputed
• bickered
• fell out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreed
• concurred
• assented
• accepted
• complied
• deferred
• consented
• acquiesced
• associated
• subscribed
• acceded
• compromised
• cooperated
• allied
• collaborated
• affiliated
• sided
• got along
• came round
• colluded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of differed

Our soil collection process differed from the EPA’s method of taking multiple composite samples from five sections of the yard. — Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2026

Research by the Washington University found that coworkers sharing personal information built stronger bonds and were more willing to respond to work needs, even when viewpoints differed. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

On the contrary, the two garments differed significantly in terms of both material and silhouette. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Most recent polls have still shown Risch with a lead over Achilles, although the margin of his lead has differed significantly, according to results compiled by The New York Times. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

That prediction, which was released in June 2020, sharply differed from Fermilab’s precise experimental measurement, which came out in April 2021. — Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026

The groups also differed in age, education, and some health conditions, and other parts of postwar life may have changed in ways the analysis couldn’t capture. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2026

For years, Paul and Fauci have differed over the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 July 2026

The bacteria in the two urine samples differed by 66 small mutations, while the two hypervirulent bacterial samples differed by just four small mutations. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026