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
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 2 June 2026
But Monday’s seismic NFL news signals their differences.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
That position has frustrated Navratilova, another tennis legend and longtime advocate of gay rights and women’s sports, because King has also publicly acknowledged the physical differences between men and women.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Any differences would occur between brands, or be due to the production style or aging process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Barca’s official salary limit fluctuated during the 2025-26 season, amid differences of opinion between La Liga and the club over that December 2024 sale of future revenues from VIP seats at the Camp Nou.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
One that will pull Katherine and Silas together despite their differences.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 June 2026
And there were subtle physiological differences, such as in its humerus.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Even when the researchers controlled for performance (meaning there were no appreciable differences between groups), managers still rewarded men over women.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 2 June 2026
But Monday’s seismic NFL news signals their differences.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
That position has frustrated Navratilova, another tennis legend and longtime advocate of gay rights and women’s sports, because King has also publicly acknowledged the physical differences between men and women.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Any differences would occur between brands, or be due to the production style or aging process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Barca’s official salary limit fluctuated during the 2025-26 season, amid differences of opinion between La Liga and the club over that December 2024 sale of future revenues from VIP seats at the Camp Nou.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
One that will pull Katherine and Silas together despite their differences.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 June 2026
And there were subtle physiological differences, such as in its humerus.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Even when the researchers controlled for performance (meaning there were no appreciable differences between groups), managers still rewarded men over women.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
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The launch also reflects China’s broader push to strengthen domestic energy resilience as import-dependent economies face continued risks from shipping disruptions, sanctions disputes, and instability across global oil markets.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Ali had refused to take a public stance on the diplomatic disputes.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Amanda is talking about her friendships with Ciara and West in confessional when the background suddenly starts to wobble, the lights flicker, and her outfit changes.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Food buyers are looking for authenticity Consumers are willing to pay more for products perceived as unique, traditional or carefully sourced — and that willingness is driving real changes in how food is sold.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Verb
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What differentiates you from your most serious competitors for this seat?—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 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
Noun
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The pair traveled to Yellow Springs, Ohio, for the wide-ranging chat, which included candid discussions of Chappelle's early life, comedy career and his controversies with the LGBTQ community.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The circumstances surrounding the exits vary, ranging from routine retirements, campus controversies, personal peccadillos, serious health issues, fractious relationships between campus leaders and governing boards, and visions of greener pastures.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Top Petite-Friendly Styles at Quince Petite shoppers know the struggle of finding clothes that actually fit properly and don't require alterations.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Three Things That Define the Category Understanding what distinguishes a genuine moonshot company matters more now that the category has attracted imitators — organizations that have adopted the language of transformation without the underlying architecture.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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But much of what distinguishes it as the home of the Chiefs, from the GEHA Field sponsorship and other customary advertising to iconography including the Ring of Honor, will be muted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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That even if there were disagreements about politics, everyone went to his wedding anyway.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Similar variations abound from campus to campus and across the different states and universities across the US – confusing students and employers alike.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In most Cucuteni-Trypillia settlements, mega-sites appear to be well-planned and systematically arranged, with occasional size variations among the houses.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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