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
Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
There are many different views on homosexuality in Mexico, shaped by class differences, by access to education, by different opportunities to observe and question the world.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 May 2026
And Robin FutureHouse’s system has some similarities but a couple of critical differences that go beyond naming all the agentic tools after birds.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Striping, an optical illusion, comes from the color differences of grass blades bending in opposite directions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
There are other differences between the two frequency ranges.
—Margherita Bassi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
There were other differences too—wooden fermenters were used at the time, but were ultimately phased out by the turn of the century; and the whiskey was entered into barrels at 107 proof during that period, but then raised a few times to reach 115 proof in 2006.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
That volatility matters, though, because even slight rate differences can have a big impact on the cost of buying a home in this borrowing landscape.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Noun
Morningside and Eveningside were accepting of their differences.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
There are many different views on homosexuality in Mexico, shaped by class differences, by access to education, by different opportunities to observe and question the world.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 May 2026
And Robin FutureHouse’s system has some similarities but a couple of critical differences that go beyond naming all the agentic tools after birds.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Striping, an optical illusion, comes from the color differences of grass blades bending in opposite directions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
There are other differences between the two frequency ranges.
—Margherita Bassi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
There were other differences too—wooden fermenters were used at the time, but were ultimately phased out by the turn of the century; and the whiskey was entered into barrels at 107 proof during that period, but then raised a few times to reach 115 proof in 2006.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
That volatility matters, though, because even slight rate differences can have a big impact on the cost of buying a home in this borrowing landscape.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
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Dela Rosa’s legal predicament came as political disputes escalated between the Duterte family and Marcos.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The rival superpowers entered the summit divided over thorny issues including Taiwan, trade disputes and the Iran war.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The Treasure Valley has grown massively in the last few years, and while some changes have been obvious – like a boom in housing and congested traffic – other shifts haven't been as visible.—
Mark Dee
May 19,
Idaho Statesman,
19 May 2026
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This differentiates it vastly from typical outlet shopping excursions and tourist traps.—
Cristine Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The proactive nature of AI agents is what differentiates them from chatbots, and that has also led to some anxieties about the technology's power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The conviction joins a running list of jail controversies for the Sheriff’s Office, mostly occurring under the previous administration under Laurie Smith and costing the county more than $20 million in legal settlements.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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One of his ex-wives addressed his racist language In the midst of Fuhrman's controversies in the Simpson murder trial, his second wife, Janet (then Hackett), spoke to several news outlets to share her opinions on her ex-husband.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The roster changed, too, with most of the alterations on the defensive side to try to improve the pass rush and overhaul the linebacking corps, and with first-round draft pick Sonny Styles now serving as the group’s new quarterback.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Smith said her daughter has been coming to the location every month since January to get alterations on her prom dress.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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And this minimal processing is what distinguishes whole grain pasta from traditional white or refined pasta, which is typically made from refined wheat flour that has been stripped of the bran and germ.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Oak adds baking spices and light tannins, while the underlying barley contributes a nutty, slightly rustic depth that distinguishes it from more traditional single malts.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Complaints concerning persistent and growing inequality of opportunity, education, and employment, and disagreements over its political settlement, sparked riots as recently as 2024.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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There have even been internal disagreements on the timeline to go public, according to the Journal, with CEO Sam Altman pushing for a faster debut than CFO Sarah Friar.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Because its electrical output responds to small changes in moisture, the system detects physiological signals linked to humidity variations.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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River and Greenbelt-adjacent names, including variations of Riverfront and Greenbelt Lane, also appeared consistently across all groups.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
24 May 2026
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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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