differences 1 of 2

plural of difference

differences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of difference
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
Noun
This guide draws on some of the key differences outlined by the New York Film Academy and industry sources to walk through each category. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 The results revealed the complexities of having debt while also spotlighting differences between generational cohorts. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 Success increasingly depends on a leader’s ability to navigate cultural differences, foster inclusion, and build trust among people whose assumptions, communication styles, and expectations may vary dramatically. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 But since the first waves of Cuban migration, deep ideological differences have existed in the Miami Cuban community. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 But listen beneath the surface of all that mind-blowing busywork and some differences do become apparent — more so in his attitude than the arrangements. Chris Willman, Variety, 11 July 2026 Pricing and plan differences Generally speaking, Orkin is more expensive than Aptive, but based on services offered and company experience, Orkin still seems like a better value. Dan Simms, USA Today, 11 July 2026 But beneath their differences lies a common grammar of tension, development, transformation, and release. Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 But that’s not the same as asserting that the physical differences between males and females invariably mean that men will invariably prevail over women in all competitions or that their participation will endanger women. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
  • That explains why your initial disputes with PayPal and American Express were denied.
    Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • Smart contracts, tokenized assets, validator activity, and decentralized networks can create disputes that do not fit neatly within traditional commercial frameworks.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Hiring Epstein as president of baseball operations after the 2011 season led to sweeping changes.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • In recent years, Morocco has also undertaken deep structural changes that have significantly improved its investment climate.
    Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • The Crusher headphone line differentiates itself from the competition through the use of both full-range and dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup to boost deeper frequencies.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 July 2026
  • What differentiates Ammortal from the glut of wellness and optimization products on the market, according to its charismatic and observably in-shape founder, is the promise of a more all-encompassing experience of physical and mental restoration.
    Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • These controversies highlighted broader concerns regarding consistency, predictability, and transparency in the drug review process.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • The works are scheduled to go on display in Europe, and the trove’s impending departure has ignited one of Mexico’s most heated cultural controversies in recent memory.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • But when renovating an 18th-century apartment on a side street in the Marais, architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard boldly undid a number of alterations to the home over the years.
    Felix Wagner, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
  • This challenge transcends typical software localization, demanding fundamental alterations to AI's core reasoning and output.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Instead, 81% of those surveyed say the driving experience itself—including comfort, performance, and intuitive technology—is what really distinguishes a vehicle; only 19% point to the badge on the hood.
    Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Of course, in the new museum facility, our program will evolve, building on what distinguishes our offerings.
    Leslie Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • The disagreements were intelligent, experienced, and specific — and reading them in bulk did not soften my view.
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Recent tensions over immigration enforcement The allegations follow recent disagreements between Abarca and Forté over a legislative hearing examining local agencies’ involvement in a federal operation at La Fontanella Foods.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Data center power infrastructure provider Dimaag, for example, presented in April a way to protect the grid from AI’s massive load variations, which can switch from almost nothing to hundreds of megawatts and back again several times per second.
    Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
  • Five neutral color variations all come in a linen blend, but olive’s grounding tones are speaking most to us.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

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