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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
How BikeWalkKC hopes to work with schools, cities Because of the rising attention on the issue, BikeWalkKC created a blog post explaining to families the differences between e-bikes and e-motos, which are electronic motorcycles, mopeds and dirt bikes.
—Pj Green
november 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Prescott was troubled by the significant differences in tone, headlines and emphasis when covering the war, and condemned the BBC for allegedly misreporting the proportion of Palestinian women and children killed by Israeli military actions.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The similarities and the differences between England and Australia are nothing new.
—Darren Richman, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Here are all the biggest differences between the All Her Fault series and the book it was based on.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
All eyes were on how the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies would sort out their differences on a range of topics from soybeans and fentanyl to rare earth minerals and high-end computer chips.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
These differences were strongest for external causes of death and for younger age groups.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
This $49 Prettygarden pullover set is similar to the top-selling tracksuit, but with a few differences.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Those looking to reschedule can do so without being charged change fees or fare differences, but only if the new flight is between six days before and six days after your original travel date and booked for the same cabin between the same cities originally booked.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
How BikeWalkKC hopes to work with schools, cities Because of the rising attention on the issue, BikeWalkKC created a blog post explaining to families the differences between e-bikes and e-motos, which are electronic motorcycles, mopeds and dirt bikes.
—Pj Green
november 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Prescott was troubled by the significant differences in tone, headlines and emphasis when covering the war, and condemned the BBC for allegedly misreporting the proportion of Palestinian women and children killed by Israeli military actions.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The similarities and the differences between England and Australia are nothing new.
—Darren Richman, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Here are all the biggest differences between the All Her Fault series and the book it was based on.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
All eyes were on how the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies would sort out their differences on a range of topics from soybeans and fentanyl to rare earth minerals and high-end computer chips.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
These differences were strongest for external causes of death and for younger age groups.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
This $49 Prettygarden pullover set is similar to the top-selling tracksuit, but with a few differences.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
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Thousands of both Christians and Muslims have been killed, with violence also stemming from non-religious disputes, such as those over natural resources.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The ongoing 36-day closure has sparked disputes over a range of topics — from the separation of powers and the federal workforce, to food assistance and air traffic control.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But after an offseason of making significant changes to its offense in response to last season’s historically bad playoff exit at the hands of the Cavaliers, Miami stood tall against Cleveland in their first meeting this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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The New York Mets are sure to make roster changes this offseason after missing the playoffs this season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In addition to interior and exterior walls, the machine also creates a slab foundation and footings, Henry said, which differentiates it from other printer designs.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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What differentiates the vehicles is their length.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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National news remains fixated on controversies at elite campuses, skewing the public’s perception of the institutions that serve the majority of students.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Several controversies have circled the production, including criticism from Paris Jackson.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Such alterations can include rerouting planes or delaying flights when there are not enough controllers to handle the normal workload.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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No political map alterations have been specifically proposed in Virginia.—
Steve Gorman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pack argued that quality is precisely what distinguishes his film from modern, perhaps more politicized documentaries on Najaf and Fallujah.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Liu distinguishes between different forms of industry validation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Over the course of the hour-long runtime, all the girls bring their lingering tensions and disagreements to the table and air everything out.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Brazil is divided by five major regions, each widely known for its specific culture, climate, language variations, and landscapes.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The line spans ready-to-wear pieces such as knitwear, jersey tops and denim, as well as accessories like canvas totes and variations of the Bou bag.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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