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

The primary vendor for the same exact product differed just under 50 percent of the time between the two modes, suggesting AI Mode is prioritizing a strikingly different — and less budget-oriented — group of sellers. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026

The reality, however, is that the two agreements differed very little. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

But the way those retailers have reported those refunds and incorporated them into their earnings has differed greatly, leading to confusion about how to read the strength of their results and their future outlooks. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Pattullo said that the abuse directed toward women athletes also differed qualitatively from what male athletes received. — Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

Women generally rated the body odors of men whose MHC (major histocompatibility complex) genes differed from their own as more pleasant than those of men with more similar MHC genes. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

During Wednesday’s council presentation, city staff responded to those concerns by explaining how rates were set, how bids were evaluated and why the process differed from the water and sewer rate increases. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

However, his statement differed from the witness who described what happened. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Though the picture has differed from race to race, the candidates have generally espoused a populist, anti-establishment message focused on economic issues, mobilizing their base and overcoming serious funding disadvantages. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026