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
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
According to the National Center for State Courts, Connecticut ranks 21st in wages for general jurisdiction judges, but that slips to 42nd once adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Regardless of these fundamental differences, the story of the Marquis de Morès should be read today as an all too instructive parable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Despite our real or perceived differences, Baltimore City and Baltimore County are bound together across critical dimensions, including transit, housing, economic development and public safety.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Call it the cruelty of small differences.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Poverty, not location, drives differences in pregnancy diets Our study also assessed whether socioeconomic status influenced pregnant women’s diets in both rural and urban areas.
—Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Note the huge cost differences.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
But there are some differences.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
According to the National Center for State Courts, Connecticut ranks 21st in wages for general jurisdiction judges, but that slips to 42nd once adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Regardless of these fundamental differences, the story of the Marquis de Morès should be read today as an all too instructive parable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Despite our real or perceived differences, Baltimore City and Baltimore County are bound together across critical dimensions, including transit, housing, economic development and public safety.
—Zac Blanchard, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Call it the cruelty of small differences.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Poverty, not location, drives differences in pregnancy diets Our study also assessed whether socioeconomic status influenced pregnant women’s diets in both rural and urban areas.
—Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Note the huge cost differences.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
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There were also disputes over women, Howell said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The surrender of Bo Nagar, a leader of the Burma National Revolutionary Army or BNRA, in the upper-central region of Sagaing was a dramatic reminder of fractures within the armed resistance movement, which has led to sporadic clashes over control of territory and administrative disputes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Climate change and warming oceans could potentially be driving sharks to the Southern Hemisphere’s colder waters, but there was limited data on range changes near Antarctica because of the region’s remoteness, Kyne said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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More changes are inevitable over the next month, but not like last year’s clear-cutting.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The startup differentiates itself from other AI entrants in the logistics space, such as HappyRobot, by focusing strictly on revenue generation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Today’s Pathfinder and QX60 are both three-row SUVs that feature unibody construction that differentiates them from the three-row body-on-frame Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Florida House unanimously passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would shed more light on state conservation decisions after a series of recent public lands controversies gave little room for public input.—
Max Chesnes Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plus, shifts in attitude toward police are not always about single acts but about the weight of national controversies placed on their shoulders, Cross pointed out.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But Parker has also taken a few creative liberties and made adaptational alterations — including a key conversation that the showrunner now regrets leaving out.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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But for Bashara, the most important aspects to consider in assessing potential are the home’s foundation, roof, and the extent of previous alterations.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What distinguishes this generation is a willingness to blend registers.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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What most distinguishes you from your opponent(s)?—
Delores Rangel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Before our daughter was born, my husband and I argued, but always resolved our disagreements.—
Yael Schonbrun,
Washington Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Debates and disagreements have gotten personal.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Each generation showed small variations, and just like in nature, those that coped the best passed on their characteristics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the world of Manhattan variations, the Brooklyn is one of the best.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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