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
Interestingly, though, when system components have very little temperature difference, the rate of thermal equilibrium is not the same as when the temperature differences are on the higher side. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 The question hasn’t dominated the last few weeks of campaigning, with primaries long over and stark differences on Israel between most Democrats and Republicans. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026 This includes regional differences in demand and electricity generation, using International Energy Agency scenarios for the future. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 The harder tasks are to integrate capital markets, reduce regulatory differences between member states, and dismantle barriers to cross-border investment and commerce. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 These functions can obscure crucial differences in how these activities are designed to reward users; a relatively small parlay wager can offer the possibility of an outsized, immediate payout if multiple outcomes occur. — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Tests like isotopic analyses — measuring subtle differences in the atomic makeup of elements — can help identify the samples' origins by comparing their chemical fingerprints with those of Martian rocks and asteroid material. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Together, these striking similarities and differences between father and son are key to Flávio Bolsonaro’s electoral strategy. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2026 Consumer spending resilience may be better explained by generations than by income differences, said economist Ed Yardeni, president and chief investment strategist of Yardeni Research. — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
  • Earlier this week, a Times report revealed Zhang had previously been charged with child abuse for leaving her oldest daughter in a hot car for hours, while Xuan was accused in a civil lawsuit of using violence in landlord-tenant disputes.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • That provision could reignite disputes over whether Washington should establish a national standard or preserve stronger state protections.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The electronic shelf labels make frequent changes easier but don't necessarily lead to higher prices during periods of strong demand.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • After the rocky start, Saturday night seemed to be going smoother, with a new ticket system and other changes.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Bringing these creative brands together, giving producers access to a broader pool of talent, IP and resources, while preserving their independence is what differentiates Mediawan.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • What differentiates the Museum Voorlinden from other collector museums around the world?
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Bob Beatty, a Washburn political science professor, said that bringing in an outside consultant at this stage could help Marshall push back against several controversies that have hampered his campaign.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The First Proof team has received many requests to test open-weight models from mathematicians concerned about privacy after recent high-profile controversies.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Recently, the Griffin MSI also announced plans for alterations to the North Portico where the main entrance has always been, in the form of a welcome hall.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The hotel continues to honor the building's textile history, offering guests an alterations service provided by the professionals at Santa Eulalia, the most prestigious tailors in Barcelona.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The fundamental difference that distinguishes this effective use of airpower lies in the objectives that the enemy was seeking to achieve.
    — Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
  • What single factor most distinguishes you from your opponent and why?
    — Evelyn Bryant, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Pretoria has refused, despite disagreements within the coalition government.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Put Disagreements In Writing First Put disagreements in writing before anyone argues them out loud.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Hugo spritzes and Palomas, among other cocktails and mocktail variations, will also be on the menu, with Dassai sake served on flights to Tokyo’s Haneda airport.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Five entries appearing in the notice refer to variations of his name and identify the same individual.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

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