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 two sides have reported differing casualty figures.
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Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
For example, an XXL and a 2X are actually not the same; the latter is plus sizing and made from a separate pattern of the original style with differing proportions.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
The governments have issued sharply differing casualty claims.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Both sides reported heavy losses, issuing sharply differing figures that Reuters could not independently verify.
—Reuters, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
My top priorities are strengthening partnerships with families, educators and community members; ensuring equitable policies and curriculum decisions; addressing ongoing budget challenges; and fostering collaboration across differing viewpoints.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
In Dallas, Waymo’s fleet will be managed by Avis and available through the Waymo app, differing from Austin, where the robotaxis are available through and managed by Uber.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
As with every hanging, there are differing accounts about the man’s walk to the gallows.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
The View declined to comment; however, a network source pointed out that the talk show, which premiered in 1997, routinely hosts political leaders and candidates from across the political spectrum to discuss current events, including politics, and their differing viewpoints.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
For example, an XXL and a 2X are actually not the same; the latter is plus sizing and made from a separate pattern of the original style with differing proportions.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
The governments have issued sharply differing casualty claims.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Both sides reported heavy losses, issuing sharply differing figures that Reuters could not independently verify.
—Reuters, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
My top priorities are strengthening partnerships with families, educators and community members; ensuring equitable policies and curriculum decisions; addressing ongoing budget challenges; and fostering collaboration across differing viewpoints.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
In Dallas, Waymo’s fleet will be managed by Avis and available through the Waymo app, differing from Austin, where the robotaxis are available through and managed by Uber.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
As with every hanging, there are differing accounts about the man’s walk to the gallows.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
The View declined to comment; however, a network source pointed out that the talk show, which premiered in 1997, routinely hosts political leaders and candidates from across the political spectrum to discuss current events, including politics, and their differing viewpoints.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differing
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Consider planting daylilies as a border in contrasting colors for a vibrant landscape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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The bridges, many of them built in the 1800s and still in use, cross icy rivers and streams, contrasting gorgeously with meadows blanketed in white.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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During Sunday's episode of the singing competition show, Underwood and Bryan faced multiple hurdles after disagreeing on whether certain contestants deserved to advance to the next round.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Until now, the idea that the secretary of defense would accuse a lawmaker of treason simply for disagreeing with him would be laughable.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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