as in else
in a different way
we do things differently around here
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Recent Examples of differently
The trade had to be made, but it could have been done differently.
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Ross vowed to do things differently, and got off to a solid start by firing coach Mike McDaniel last week and hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as the team’s general manager.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Not ever using an excuse, but the ball moves differently in the wind.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Filling out your tax 2025 tax return may go a little differently this year, tax experts said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Ross vowed to do things differently, and got off to a solid start by firing coach Mike McDaniel last week and hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as the team’s general manager.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Not ever using an excuse, but the ball moves differently in the wind.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Filling out your tax 2025 tax return may go a little differently this year, tax experts said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differently
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Above all else, Gunn encourages consumers to opt for certified models, such as those with ETL or UL certifications.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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All’s fair in love and fashion, so add these Fair Isle sweaters to your cart before someone else does.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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