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, 26 May 2026
For some specific cancer types, there may not have been enough patients represented to detect statistically significant differences.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 26 May 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
On the differences between traditional talk series and YouTube, Evans notes that his interviews are more free-flowing.
—Randee Dawn, Variety, 26 May 2026
First, California’s funding system does not account for regional cost differences.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
But there were multiple differences too.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
Morningside and Eveningside were accepting of their differences.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Noun
There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 May 2026
For some specific cancer types, there may not have been enough patients represented to detect statistically significant differences.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 26 May 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
On the differences between traditional talk series and YouTube, Evans notes that his interviews are more free-flowing.
—Randee Dawn, Variety, 26 May 2026
First, California’s funding system does not account for regional cost differences.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
But there were multiple differences too.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
Morningside and Eveningside were accepting of their differences.
—Literary Hub, 20 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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Those changes were accompanied by hundreds of layoffs.—
Scott Mayerowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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We were whisked around in golf carts, engaged in happy banter at the bar and felt accommodated when last-minute changes or requests arose.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
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This differentiates it vastly from typical outlet shopping excursions and tourist traps.—
Cristine Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The proactive nature of AI agents is what differentiates them from chatbots, and that has also led to some anxieties about the technology's power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The criticism of this process is reminiscent of more momentous controversies in the traditional financial world, where small groups of traders had the power to swing much bigger markets.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Cornyn is also backed by the campaign arm of Senate Republicans and many of his Senate colleagues have stood by his side despite the president's endorsement, citing their belief that Paxton’s past controversies could put this safe Republican seat at risk.—
Diana Paulsen,
ABC News,
26 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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And this minimal processing is what distinguishes whole grain pasta from traditional white or refined pasta, which is typically made from refined wheat flour that has been stripped of the bran and germ.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Oak adds baking spices and light tannins, while the underlying barley contributes a nutty, slightly rustic depth that distinguishes it from more traditional single malts.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Complaints concerning persistent and growing inequality of opportunity, education, and employment, and disagreements over its political settlement, sparked riots as recently as 2024.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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There have even been internal disagreements on the timeline to go public, according to the Journal, with CEO Sam Altman pushing for a faster debut than CFO Sarah Friar.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Because its electrical output responds to small changes in moisture, the system detects physiological signals linked to humidity variations.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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River and Greenbelt-adjacent names, including variations of Riverfront and Greenbelt Lane, also appeared consistently across all groups.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
24 May 2026
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“Differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differences. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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