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 Alexis’s view The differing approaches between the US and China to court South Africa speaks volumes about Pretoria’s relationship with the world’s two largest economies — and the strategic priorities of all three. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 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 The two publicly fake a relationship to save face — and test differing theories on love. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Both Gerhardt Konig and his wife took the stand, presenting widely differing accounts of what happened on the hike. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Kim and Kurt and I have stayed in contact but to differing degrees. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 What neighbors say about the light show Residents interviewed by the Observer offered differing assessments of how serious the display’s effects have been. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 The lack of rain can have differing effects on the trees, according to Schwingle. — Derek James, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 However, there have been differing views on which way the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee will tilt, with some speculating that the difference could come down to hundredths of a percentage point in the CPI reading. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for differing

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The latest iteration of the colorway will feature a two-tone black-and-gray upper, a feature that has historically alternated between solid black and the contrasting look seen on the upcoming reissue.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Different rooms are said to explore contrasting sensations, with some emphasizing touch, sound or visuals.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 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