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 data on deportations reveals that while total numbers were higher under Democratic presidents, the methods and priorities differed significantly.
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Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
That said, basket sizes differed depending on which items were available in each respective store.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Thirteen of those certificates differed from Infinite Chemical Analysis' lab results.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The accounts from the two men were reiterated by their family members in interviews and livestream videos of their 911 calls, which differed from DHS’ statement.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, the concrete differed from standard Roman concrete, as these ancient builders combined tuff, basalt, and limestone, Archaeology News reports.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
In court, the ICE officer's account of the moments before the shooting differed significantly from testimony from the two defendants and three eyewitnesses.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The immigration officer’s testimony recounting the moments before the shooting differed significantly from that of the defendants and three eyewitnesses.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the Associated Press, an account of the shooting offered by the ICE agent in court differed significantly from eyewitnesses testimony.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
That said, basket sizes differed depending on which items were available in each respective store.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Thirteen of those certificates differed from Infinite Chemical Analysis' lab results.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The accounts from the two men were reiterated by their family members in interviews and livestream videos of their 911 calls, which differed from DHS’ statement.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, the concrete differed from standard Roman concrete, as these ancient builders combined tuff, basalt, and limestone, Archaeology News reports.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
In court, the ICE officer's account of the moments before the shooting differed significantly from testimony from the two defendants and three eyewitnesses.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The immigration officer’s testimony recounting the moments before the shooting differed significantly from that of the defendants and three eyewitnesses.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the Associated Press, an account of the shooting offered by the ICE agent in court differed significantly from eyewitnesses testimony.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differed
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Rubio’s speech contrasted sharply from Vance’s a year ago at the same security conference in Germany.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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On the bases, past double‑digit steal seasons with excellent efficiency are contrasted with a 2025 campaign of just three steals on five attempts, clouding his future speed outlook.—
Derek VanRiper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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However, meeting participants disagreed on where policy should head, with officials debating over whether the focus should be more on fighting inflation or supporting the labor market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Others disagreed with decisions.—
Mario DiLoreto,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Differed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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