1
as in disputes
variance of opinion on a matter
we must try to settle our differences without fighting
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2
as in changes
the act, process, or result of making different
it won't make any difference which one you choose
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as in differentiates
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 differences
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 June 2026
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
All of our differences, all of our uniqueness, that’s the beauty, ya’ll.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
But even with these considerable differences, growing your own salad greens is generally cheaper than buying.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
The race has also highlighted differences in the candidates' legal backgrounds.
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Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Even as the return to offices stabilized in early 2026, real estate and job data showed material differences in work practices across regions, countries and cities.
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John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The older shape is more sleek, and key differences can be seen in the shapes of the toe box, Swoosh and mustache and greater definition for each of the upper’s panels.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Noun
Advocates said special education doesn’t belong in a health department, which usually treats disabilities as conditions to manage, instead of differences in how children learn.
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Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 June 2026
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
All of our differences, all of our uniqueness, that’s the beauty, ya’ll.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
But even with these considerable differences, growing your own salad greens is generally cheaper than buying.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
The race has also highlighted differences in the candidates' legal backgrounds.
—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Even as the return to offices stabilized in early 2026, real estate and job data showed material differences in work practices across regions, countries and cities.
—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The older shape is more sleek, and key differences can be seen in the shapes of the toe box, Swoosh and mustache and greater definition for each of the upper’s panels.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
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Showdowns over international inspectors caused years of disputes between the US and Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and more recently Iran.
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Council members ultimately said the purpose of the sister city program was to build relationships between communities, not to settle international political disputes.
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In late March, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved changes to the county’s fireworks ordinance that increased penalties for violations.
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The seating changes will require a full stadium reseating process ahead of the 2027 season, though officials said fewer season-ticket holders are expected to be affected than originally anticipated.
Verb
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In the accessible luxury bridal segment, Olivia Bottega differentiates itself through made-to-order production, customization, convertible designs, and a growing wholesale network that allows brides to experience the collection both online and in bridal salons.
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This is what differentiates it from the Ferraris, the Astons, and so forth.
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Has this reignited the controversies surrounding you and your translation?
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Around the same time, Hogshead began a letter writing campaign aimed at drawing broader attention to Butler’s controversies and urging other volleyball organizations and teams to disassociate themselves from him.
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The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all.
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The combination of a structure design that did not meet building codes and alterations made to it over its 40 years meant that the other parts of the pool deck weren’t strong enough to withstand the extra load, leading to the type of slow-motion collapse.
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That’s what distinguishes durable goods from nondurable goods like food, fuel, and other everyday necessities.
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In this precarious context, what distinguishes the Borgo Dialogues is not the setting or the speakers, but the formation of a community of practice.
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There’s also continuing disagreements that could unravel the deal.
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Given the patchy nature of Paleolithic evidence, this matter has provoked many disagreements, which began long before the publication of The Stone Age Diet.
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There’s a bug-eyed rabbit, a blue donkey and several variations of what appear to be skulls.
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And just like the cheese straw, cheese dreams have endless variations.
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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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