Synonyms of differences

differences 1 of 2

noun

plural of difference

1

as in disputes

variance of opinion on a matter

we must try to settle our differences without fighting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disputes
• controversies
• disagreements
• disputations
• debates
• difficulties
• contestations
• dissensions
• contentions
• nonconcurrences
• firestorms
• conflictions
• conflicts
• clashes
• dissensuses
• dissonances
• arguments
• discords
• quarrels
• collisions
• struggles
• misunderstandings
• fights
• altercations
• divisions
• strifes
• disaccords
• divarications
• bickers
• combats
• kickups
• fallings-out
• set-tos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• harmonies
• accords
• consensuses
• acceptances
• compliances
• unanimities
• concords
• peaces

2

as in changes

the act, process, or result of making different

it won't make any difference which one you choose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• changes
• alterations
• variations
• modifications
• shifts
• revisions
• adjustments
• fluctuations
• mutations
• transformations
• amendments
• reviews
• distortions
• reforms
• revises
• corrections
• oscillations
• deformations
• conversions
• displacements
• substitutions
• replacements
• rectifications
• modulations
• regulations
• tweaks
• transfigurations
• metamorphoses
• redesigns
• redos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fixations
• stabilizations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differentiates
• distinguishes
• discerns
• discriminates
• separates
• secerns
• understands
• divides
• contradistinguishes
• knows
• parts
• sets off
• comprehends
• marks (off)
• demarcates
• severs
• grasps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mistakes
• confuses
• mixes (up)
• confounds
• lumps (together)
• mingles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of differences

Noun

Doing so enhances the slight color differences in these rocks, allowing researchers to pick out the different minerals. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026

There are, of course, obvious differences between soldiers and agents, for whom a readiness to kill on behalf of the state is generally understood to be a more distant prospect. — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Although both models share the same platform, their differences go beyond maximum speed. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

And that failure to talk can lead people to overestimate their political differences. — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

The market includes dozens of insurers, multiple types of coverage and significant differences in everything from underwriting requirements to quotes to policy flexibility. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

The researchers also accounted for differences in the timing, or phase, of incoming pulsar signals. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Despite their political differences, the oldest voters urged younger ones to join them in casting ballots. — Julianna Bendeck, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Zimmern questioned whether the results adequately reflected differences among salmon producers worldwide. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026