1
as in contrasting
to be unlike; to not be the same
my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money
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2
as in disagreeing
to have a different opinion
after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue
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Recent Examples of differing
The differing views are caught up in negotiations over the region’s trade surplus against the US due to its chip exports to the country, which could lead to tariffs on such products.
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Gina Chon, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The spending outlook on apparel and footwear is higher among Republican respondents, while the opposite was true for those indicating affiliation with the Democratic party, a possible reflection on differing views on where the economy is headed.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Government health agencies now have differing vaccine recommendations from some professional medical groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
—Alice Park, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Post commenters offered differing opinions, with one person suggesting that the party may have been planned by someone else, and the lack of an invite was simply an oversight.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent reports also indicate the relationship between King Charles and Prince William is in danger due to differing views for the .
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2025
These events underscore why responsible broadcasting matters and why respectful dialogue between differing voices remains so important.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
There were a lot of differing positions on immigration—and not expressed with a similar, much less equivalent, hatred.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
While the study doesn’t explain why, a variety of factors could be at play, including the differing expectations for maternal and paternal roles and the disproportionate amount of time mothers typically spend with their children, which may lead to greater influence.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
Gina Chon, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The spending outlook on apparel and footwear is higher among Republican respondents, while the opposite was true for those indicating affiliation with the Democratic party, a possible reflection on differing views on where the economy is headed.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Government health agencies now have differing vaccine recommendations from some professional medical groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
—Alice Park, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Post commenters offered differing opinions, with one person suggesting that the party may have been planned by someone else, and the lack of an invite was simply an oversight.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent reports also indicate the relationship between King Charles and Prince William is in danger due to differing views for the .
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2025
These events underscore why responsible broadcasting matters and why respectful dialogue between differing voices remains so important.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
There were a lot of differing positions on immigration—and not expressed with a similar, much less equivalent, hatred.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
While the study doesn’t explain why, a variety of factors could be at play, including the differing expectations for maternal and paternal roles and the disproportionate amount of time mothers typically spend with their children, which may lead to greater influence.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differing
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Pajama sets also abounded, from immediate renditions in pink poplin with contrasting piping to less literal interpretations, such as a turquoise version with scalloped hems and embroideries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Oprah Winfrey herself was spotted in NYC wearing an off-white pinstripe pant featuring contrasting thick gray stripes along the sides and a matching long-sleeve top.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Silence could mean many different things for different people, going from strongly agreeing, to strongly disagreeing, or even being ignored.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Looking at an album and seeing a rating or disagreeing with everybody else — what did said magazine say?—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Differing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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