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
But that’s not the same as asserting that the physical differences between males and females invariably mean that men will invariably prevail over women in all competitions or that their participation will endanger women. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Local analyses of districts throughout the state, such as Miami-Dade, document who uses vouchers, patterns of movement between public and private schools, and demographic differences. Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 One study from 2013 showed humans can distinguish texture differences as small as 13 nanometers. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Admitted differences of that kind cannot satisfy the substantial-similarity standard. Chris Willman, Variety, 6 July 2026 Anyone who thinks that the differences between these sects are minor is invited to read about the wars, massacres and persecutions that erupted between them in the 16th and 17th centuries. Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 This meant that changes in the material’s electronic behavior could be attributed mainly to differences in dielectric screening rather than structural distortions. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 The differences emerge in the relative weight assigned to individual teams. Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The race has also highlighted differences in the candidates' legal backgrounds. Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences
Noun
  • Herzog won a power struggle in the front office, then quit anyway, amid disputes with ownership.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • According to Castillo, one of the most significant failures has been the tendency to treat many squatter complaints as civil disputes rather than criminal investigations.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Athletes should slowly build conditioning when faced with changes in climate such as heat and humidity.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Under an existing state appropriations restraint, also known as the Gann Limit, lawmakers cannot spend more than an amount determined by a formula that takes annual tax proceeds, changes to the population and cost of living into consideration.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • This is one area where Estecapelli Miami differentiates itself in the local market.
    Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Multiple margaritas make the menu, and Sharp differentiates them with fresh watermelon juice in one and hibiscus in another.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Before the latest scandal dropped, a New York Times/Siena poll released June 29 showed the multiple controversies were beginning to erode Platner's base.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin took over the department in March with the aim of keeping it away from the controversies that had marked the tenure of his predecessor, Kristi Noem.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • This challenge transcends typical software localization, demanding fundamental alterations to AI's core reasoning and output.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The company, for its part, denied the accusation, noting that the alterations were not racially motivated.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • What distinguishes Vacanza in the landscape of luxury niche perfumery is its refusal of escapism as mere fantasy.
    Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Instead of using a human-like face, UMA has equipped the humanoid with a neutral visor that clearly distinguishes it from a person.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Skills such as understanding another person's perspective, resolving disagreements, responding constructively to feedback and recovering from failure can all be taught.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Rather, the point would be to convert disagreements regarding biodiversity into guidance for ongoing experimentation.
    Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Eric Mittenthal, president of the association, said the hot dog variations usually originated from ballparks, like Kauffman Stadium.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • His measurement does not rule it out, but severely narrows its scope, eliminating a large range of its potential variations.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

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