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
There are differing opinions about Eisenhower and Kay’s relationship.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Katsenes and Milani expressed differing opinions about exploring the potential for a data center in the area, with Katsenes opposed to the idea due to nearby senior living and other housing.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
On the topic of expansion to a 24-team CFP, which league leaders are not expected to dig into the finer details of until June, multiple coaches put the differing opinions around the conference on the record during their time with reporters.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 May 2026
By at least acknowledging differing points of view on child rearing, parents give themselves the opportunity to borrow some from each approach.
—Parents, 24 May 2026
Each with a bespoke gentleness to their rhythms, these newest works by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Koji Fukada, and grand master Hirokazu Koreeda have been met with differing degrees of enthusiasm, per the many critics’ grids floating around.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
But these differing problems need different solutions.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Prior to 1964, different medical and governmental groups provided differing vaccine recommendations using differing approaches.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
And lastly, their differing political allegiances.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 May 2026
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Katsenes and Milani expressed differing opinions about exploring the potential for a data center in the area, with Katsenes opposed to the idea due to nearby senior living and other housing.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
On the topic of expansion to a 24-team CFP, which league leaders are not expected to dig into the finer details of until June, multiple coaches put the differing opinions around the conference on the record during their time with reporters.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 May 2026
By at least acknowledging differing points of view on child rearing, parents give themselves the opportunity to borrow some from each approach.
—Parents, 24 May 2026
Each with a bespoke gentleness to their rhythms, these newest works by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Koji Fukada, and grand master Hirokazu Koreeda have been met with differing degrees of enthusiasm, per the many critics’ grids floating around.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
But these differing problems need different solutions.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Prior to 1964, different medical and governmental groups provided differing vaccine recommendations using differing approaches.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
And lastly, their differing political allegiances.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differing
Verb
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There are almost 30 to choose from, including 10 versions of a graphic floral print reimagined in bright, contrasting hues.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Early in the session, the siblings began by reflecting on their childhoods growing up in a working-class neighborhood in Chicago, and the experiences that led them on contrasting career paths.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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Market corrections are likely, with analysts disagreeing on how significant those corrections will be.—
Rhon Daguro,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This decision was such a break from standard classification that the American College of Medical Toxicology issued a statement publicly disagreeing with it.—
Dara Kass,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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“Differing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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