differences 1 of 2

plural of difference

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

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
  • Even as Democrats gain power in states and Congress, many key disputes remain unresolved.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • While the appeal turns on complex legal disputes, political overtones aren't hard to find.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Huang has said that this system gives his company the flexibility to react to rapid changes in technology and remain agile.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • For example, a digital twin of an industrial pump could use vibration and temperature readings to detect changes that indicate developing mechanical problems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • One thing that differentiates Netflix from its competitors is its wealth of international content.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
  • What differentiates this unsparing epic from the scores of other stories about the Greatest Generation, however, is that some of its characters are good at football.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Bass oversaw the reappointment of McDonnell’s predecessor, Michel Moore, shortly after her election and stood by him for a year through numerous controversies before Moore’s abrupt resignation in early 2024.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Always discreet, Felipe VI’s mother has weathered the controversies surrounding Juan Carlos and maintained a professional image dedicated to serving the Spanish people—one that her family circumstances have not tarnished.
    — Nuria Hernández, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The store has a tailor shop where customers can pay to have in-house alterations.
    — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Weber has joined state Attorney General Rob Bonta in challenging local election changes in court, including Huntington Beach's voter ID law and Shasta County's Measure B, which proposed significant alterations to voting and ballot counting.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • What distinguishes Hoffman, along with his unconventional leading-man looks, is the magnitude of his talent and his unyielding faith in his own instincts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • What distinguishes MedArt within the boutique tier is less the technique menu and more the case mix.
    — Burak Onal, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • But even within the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu, disagreements remain over how to secure the parliamentary support needed to govern.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Discussing realistic exit scenarios early, and documenting how disagreements will be resolved, protects the relationship as much as the investment.
    — Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Although these patterns cannot be observed directly through telescopes, the variations can be mapped in simulations like Lumina, allowing scientists to investigate how the dynamics of matter may have shaped the early cosmos, Muñoz said.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The team used Argon to generate thousands of variations on practice runs based on real-world camera data.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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