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as in diversity
the quality or state of being different
there's a great difference between claiming to care about the environment and living like you really do
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2
as in dispute
variance of opinion on a matter
we must try to settle our differences without fighting
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as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
it won't make any difference which one you choose
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as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices
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Recent Examples of difference
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
What’s the difference between a virtual safety car and an actual safety car?
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 June 2025
Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Jan. 2023
But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2018
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Noun
There are distinct differences in the metal leaching and profiles across all three brands, Poulin shared.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
What’s the difference between a virtual safety car and an actual safety car?
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 June 2025
Verb
Special teams difference After a penalty-free first period, the Wings had a power play 6:58 into the second period.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Jan. 2023
But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for difference
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Population diversity continues to spread beyond Mecklenburg County, specifically within the Hispanic community in the suburbs, new census estimates show.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions, threatening workplace diversity efforts.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The simmering dispute comes as protesters showed up at Dodger Stadium on Thursday to decry Dodgers’ silence amidst immigration raids and unrest in Los Angeles.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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News to Know Wisconsin lawsuit accuses Miami of tampering In the latest legal dispute amid the changing landscape of college sports, the University of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the University of Miami yesterday for allegedly tampering with a football player.—
and Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Franchises are then asked to declare any potential changes 18 months in advance.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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But the severity and volume of the fraud have caused the chancellor’s office to consider the charge, which would represent a fundamental change from the system’s open-access model.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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This structure differentiates Microsoft Teams from other messaging apps.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2025
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The model could identify risk two days earlier than other models that had attempted to predict bad outcomes; CONCERN differentiated itself by tapping into nurses' practices and detecting patterns of concern in their documentation.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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In a nutshell, this contrast between Ella’s DIY cellphone-free group funfest and the costly do-it-alone alternative encapsulates key components underpinning today’s troubling rise in depression and anxiety in our adolescents.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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In contrast, Studicata uses AI to craft case briefs quickly and cost-effectively.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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The changes come amid several controversies facing the Texas Lottery in recent years, particularly on the issue of courier purchases.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The original, shot by Bryce Anderson, drew a lot of attention and controversy, with many critiquing the image as a provocative and degrading towards women.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Among its alterations, the company added small zippered pockets below the waist on women's shirts, allowing them to be exempted from higher duties under the U.S. customs rules.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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While all of the alterations to college sports have led some (mostly older) high-profile coaches in other sports to leave for professional jobs or retire, Carle is leaning in.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
15 June 2025
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But protesters said President Trump’s decision is symbolic of America’s role in Israel’s broader retaliatory military campaign, one that’s killed more than 55,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Savvy operators are beginning to distinguish between short-term curiosity spend and deeper, more sustainable value.—
Vlad Panin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/difference. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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