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
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 2 June 2026
But Monday’s seismic NFL news signals their differences.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
That position has frustrated Navratilova, another tennis legend and longtime advocate of gay rights and women’s sports, because King has also publicly acknowledged the physical differences between men and women.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Any differences would occur between brands, or be due to the production style or aging process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Barca’s official salary limit fluctuated during the 2025-26 season, amid differences of opinion between La Liga and the club over that December 2024 sale of future revenues from VIP seats at the Camp Nou.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
One that will pull Katherine and Silas together despite their differences.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 June 2026
And there were subtle physiological differences, such as in its humerus.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Even when the researchers controlled for performance (meaning there were no appreciable differences between groups), managers still rewarded men over women.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 2 June 2026
But Monday’s seismic NFL news signals their differences.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
That position has frustrated Navratilova, another tennis legend and longtime advocate of gay rights and women’s sports, because King has also publicly acknowledged the physical differences between men and women.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Any differences would occur between brands, or be due to the production style or aging process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Barca’s official salary limit fluctuated during the 2025-26 season, amid differences of opinion between La Liga and the club over that December 2024 sale of future revenues from VIP seats at the Camp Nou.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
One that will pull Katherine and Silas together despite their differences.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 June 2026
And there were subtle physiological differences, such as in its humerus.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Even when the researchers controlled for performance (meaning there were no appreciable differences between groups), managers still rewarded men over women.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
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His brief tenure was characterized by disputes with the president over North Korea, Iran and Ukraine.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Community associations have found themselves in the spotlight recently with headlines about rising maintenance fees, contentious board decisions, and disputes between residents and leadership.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Amanda is talking about her friendships with Ciara and West in confessional when the background suddenly starts to wobble, the lights flicker, and her outfit changes.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Food buyers are looking for authenticity Consumers are willing to pay more for products perceived as unique, traditional or carefully sourced — and that willingness is driving real changes in how food is sold.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Verb
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What differentiates BrazeAI is the intelligence layer embedded directly into customer engagement.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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What differentiates you from your most serious competitors for this seat?—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The pair traveled to Yellow Springs, Ohio, for the wide-ranging chat, which included candid discussions of Chappelle's early life, comedy career and his controversies with the LGBTQ community.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The circumstances surrounding the exits vary, ranging from routine retirements, campus controversies, personal peccadillos, serious health issues, fractious relationships between campus leaders and governing boards, and visions of greener pastures.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Those moves led to major postseason alterations.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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What ultimately distinguishes this new tier is the seamless cohesion of the journey, where recognition feels instinctive and personalized and appreciation is consistently and thoughtfully delivered at every touchpoint of the travel journey.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Chef Kevin Liao also distinguishes the kitchen with his illuminating Toisanese specialties, a regional subgenre of Cantonese cuisine either rarely seen in Los Angeles or so deeply assimilated into more generalized Cantonese menus that its distinctions are hard to parse.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Internal disagreements over strategy, including the role of tech donors, also emerged as a key reason Mahan failed to take off.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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The disagreements seem to be one-way in that the sheriff wants to change the wording of agreements now rather than on the contract’s closing date.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Noun
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One hundred and nine years after its birth in New Orleans (and some Dixieland lovers were the first ones to declare jazz dead when other variations of the music began emerging), the music is still with us, and appreciated by everyone from Boomers to Gen-Zers.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The White House responded with economic sanctions, and then-President Dwight Eisenhower established the first embargo with an export ban, beginning an economic blockade of Cuba that has lasted, with a few variations, for nearly 70 years.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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