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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Indonesia is a country of 1,340 ethnic groups, more than 17,000 islands, and 718 local languages – representing roughly 10% of the world’s linguistic heritage – and Zon argues that the richness of that regional storytelling is precisely what differentiates Indonesian cinema internationally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The acquiring side of the business connects to over 300 alternative payment methods across more than 200 markets, the strength Shi names when asked how WorldFirst differentiates from Stripe and Adyen.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
15 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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That framework, Yeon says, distinguishes Korean commercial cinema from other markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Public safety dominated the exchange, with sharp disagreements over crime trends, law enforcement authority and the role sheriffs should play in statewide policy.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In addition, this legislation could provide leaders with protection on state laws pertaining to NIL, which has led to lawsuits and a plethora of disagreements.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Having seen it on TV before, with its repetitive visuals—every athlete in black spandex, performing the same tasks with minute variations—this seemed dubious.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The form is simple, to be sure, but their variations, which come in tabletop, standalone, and sconce form, provide a whole city of light to a space.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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