DIFFERING Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

differing

verb

present participle of differ

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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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 For one, note the differing scales on the Y-axes – this is mostly about the shape of a year rather than magnitude of moves. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Deepening the tension are differing views about the substance of the AI story. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026 More recent negotiations to end the war have largely failed to address differing opinions on ownership and control over the Strait. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 The two Democratic candidates vying to become the next California insurance commissioner have differing visions for the role, setting up an intriguing race heading into November. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 As a result, there are too many schools with too much variation in the quality of administration and too many differing standards for teachers and students. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026 The legislation establishes a federal framework for college athletics to create one set system over the current patchwork of differing state rules. — Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 In the ocean, underwater waves travel through layers of water with differing densities. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 Coach Saban focused his testimony on the importance of establishing a consistent national framework to end the current era of differing waivers and local rulings that has created uncertainty throughout college athletics. — The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

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The richness of the finish are highlighted by a contrasting Inky Black or Scottish White roof and the Dark Exterior Pack, which includes matte-black grille, side plates, and roof rails.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
The capsule’s visual identity draws on Op Art, using contrasting surfaces, three-dimensional textures and reflective elements to convey movement.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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John, a Navy veteran and Democrat, and Mary, a lifelong Republican, are used to disagreeing over politics.

— Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
While critics of his position have accused him of trying to jam a utility company bailout through at the end of the session, Newsom cast the lawmakers disagreeing with him as aligned with another industry unpopular with many Californians.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026