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 seven standouts included on this list demonstrate the versatility of the aft space and the differing approaches to aesthetics.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
There are many different networks of terror online, all with a constellation of differing ideologies, though many of them overlap.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
One popular trend is to provide plans with a broad network of doctors but with differing out-of-pocket charges depending on the practitioner, for instance.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The pair need to decide if there's still romance between them while they're confronted by their differing lifestyles and Sasha's new connection to Keanu Reeves — yes, the Keanu Reeves.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The foreign exchange market is also driven by the differing rates on currencies set by different central banks.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Although animation has become a point of interest for major studios and streamers, the use of generative AI within the animation industry remains divisive, largely due to differing views on its impact.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
According to The Street, the company was allowing a grace period to help Gold Star and Business tier customers adjust to the differing hours.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The proposal was also sent back to the committee level because of a differing suggestion made by board member Leslie Juby in August, which is the basis of the proposal the committee OK’d Wednesday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
There are many different networks of terror online, all with a constellation of differing ideologies, though many of them overlap.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
One popular trend is to provide plans with a broad network of doctors but with differing out-of-pocket charges depending on the practitioner, for instance.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The pair need to decide if there's still romance between them while they're confronted by their differing lifestyles and Sasha's new connection to Keanu Reeves — yes, the Keanu Reeves.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The foreign exchange market is also driven by the differing rates on currencies set by different central banks.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Although animation has become a point of interest for major studios and streamers, the use of generative AI within the animation industry remains divisive, largely due to differing views on its impact.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
According to The Street, the company was allowing a grace period to help Gold Star and Business tier customers adjust to the differing hours.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The proposal was also sent back to the committee level because of a differing suggestion made by board member Leslie Juby in August, which is the basis of the proposal the committee OK’d Wednesday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differing
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The first two matches this season provided contrasting evidence as to whether Wieffer, after a difficult debut campaign with Brighton, is getting to grips with a position that was alien to him in his native Netherlands.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The general shape and stance are untouched, but the aero kit features more active elements and there are contrasting Turbonite accents.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Views of the job market were evenly split, with 48 percent saying good jobs are available and 48 percent disagreeing.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Budget talks hit turbulence this spring, with the two chambers largely disagreeing on tax cuts and raises to state employees.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Differing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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