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
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Even modest differences in compliance costs can influence where new facilities are built or existing operations expand.
—John Cleveland, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
What are the differences between a fireball, meteoroid, meteor and meteorite?
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
That means learning that genetic differences emerged as early groups of humans expanded across the globe but that the variation between groups — in Africa versus Asia, for example — is much smaller than the variation that exists within each group.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the group split up due to differences between Offset and Quavo.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
It was formed in 1964 after splitting from the Communist Party of India (CPI) over ideological differences and established long-standing governments in the states of Kerala, Tripura, and West Bengal.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Thus this is intrinsically a story of class differences, involving labor unions and labor relations in general.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should set aside partisan differences and publicly commend our military’s efforts.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Even modest differences in compliance costs can influence where new facilities are built or existing operations expand.
—John Cleveland, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
What are the differences between a fireball, meteoroid, meteor and meteorite?
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
That means learning that genetic differences emerged as early groups of humans expanded across the globe but that the variation between groups — in Africa versus Asia, for example — is much smaller than the variation that exists within each group.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the group split up due to differences between Offset and Quavo.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
It was formed in 1964 after splitting from the Communist Party of India (CPI) over ideological differences and established long-standing governments in the states of Kerala, Tripura, and West Bengal.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Thus this is intrinsically a story of class differences, involving labor unions and labor relations in general.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
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It was sent by a Southern California attorney who has represented Citizens for Positive Growth & Preservation in legal disputes with Sacramento for over a decade.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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In many mining districts, criminal organizations effectively govern territory, controlling entry, resolving disputes and enforcing authority through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The City Council voted 5-1 to approve the future use changes, and to approve the rezoning.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Hickman Mills School District is currently about $14 million in debt, a figure which district leaders attribute partly to financial mismanagement and partly to recent changes to the Jackson County property tax assessment cycle.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the last three decades, internet giants have been able to avoid legal exposure for content on their platforms, thanks to a law that differentiates the companies from online publishers.—
Jennifer Elias,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some Chinese analysts argue that not providing security guarantees to partners represents a calculated approach from Beijing that differentiates it from the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Agencies that have seemingly avoided political controversies, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), would also see their budgets cut by over half.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
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Though Ye apologized to the Jewish community in 2023, the controversies continued.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
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The review stage has now arrived, with three meetings now scheduled for the coming weeks that should define what will change for F1 in 2026 and lay the groundwork for greater alterations from 2027.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The total cost, beyond the dramatic, narrative, legal, and emotional alterations?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Riznikove believes that meaningfully distinguishes the two brands.—
Tara Duggan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Apr. 2026
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McColl said Moyinhan’s belief that strong business and strong communities are inseparable distinguishes his leadership.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lamont’s chief spokesman, Rob Blanchard, expressed optimism, despite the disagreements.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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But there are issues and there are disagreements and there are hurt feelings.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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As multiple cities around Jackson County move to ban types of unregulated and potentially dangerous ‘gas station drugs’ — specifically more potent variations of kratom — Lee’s Summit has not only joined the charge but has taken restrictions even further.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Most of them are variations on the central thirteen.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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