1
as in contrasted
to be unlike; to not be the same
my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money
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2
as in disagreed
to have a different opinion
after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue
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Recent Examples of differed
The expert testified that tidal conditions on the day of the 2022 crash differed significantly from the conditions present during the state's subsequent re-enactment of the incident.
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Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 17 June 2026
But Amanda's experience of her sexuality differed.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The 30-second spot released Tuesday reflects a strategy absent in the first months of Larson’s campaign for a 15th term, when the 77-year congressman argued that none of his challengers differed from him on issues — only that all three of them were at least 30 years younger.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
The reasons differed each time the taboo topic came up.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The two have also sharply differed over policing and homelessness enforcement.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Deadline understands that the DGA’s priorities differed quite meaningfully from its sister unions’ goals this go-around.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Another commenter claimed the gravy served during Sanders' era differed from today's version, alleging the original recipe included chicken cracklings, seasoned breading, milk and cream.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Throughout the 19th century, as African and European influences permeated South America, the ingredients inside the hallaca began to change, and likely differed across region and class.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 17 June 2026
But Amanda's experience of her sexuality differed.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The 30-second spot released Tuesday reflects a strategy absent in the first months of Larson’s campaign for a 15th term, when the 77-year congressman argued that none of his challengers differed from him on issues — only that all three of them were at least 30 years younger.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
The reasons differed each time the taboo topic came up.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The two have also sharply differed over policing and homelessness enforcement.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Deadline understands that the DGA’s priorities differed quite meaningfully from its sister unions’ goals this go-around.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Another commenter claimed the gravy served during Sanders' era differed from today's version, alleging the original recipe included chicken cracklings, seasoned breading, milk and cream.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Throughout the 19th century, as African and European influences permeated South America, the ingredients inside the hallaca began to change, and likely differed across region and class.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differed
Verb
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Harland contrasted this year’s ball to the one produced for the 1970 tournament in Mexico, the first time Adidas created a bespoke ball for a World Cup.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Solid acacia wood brings rustic charm to the mountable shelf, contrasted by a glossy steel rack to stock hand towels and maintain a polished look.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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Dreesen, in the process of establishing his career, disagreed.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The companies disagreed wildly.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Differed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differed. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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