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 differing nacho offerings come served in a souvenir FIFA soccer ball bowl.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
People might have differing opinions, and the best way to have your beliefs heard is through communication and debate, not burning crosses.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
That price is a national average, with costs varying between states due to factors such as proximity to supply and differing tax rates.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
When 30 percent of grant applications were funded, there was plenty of room for peer reviewers to have differing views, and for review panels to endorse some moonshot projects alongside safe projects.
—Mark Histed, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Leverkusen’s football under the Spaniard was animated by the differing roles and complementary skill sets of their wing-backs.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The result was reflected by the two head coaches’ vastly differing postgame attitudes.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Both are largely identical, differing primarily in wheel size.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2026
Two differing criminal factions want a load of cocaine, but when a poor farmer named Kaalayan (Guru Somasundaram) gets wind of it, his life briefly entangles with the crime bosses, resulting in a bloody final showdown and a delightful twist ending.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
People might have differing opinions, and the best way to have your beliefs heard is through communication and debate, not burning crosses.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
That price is a national average, with costs varying between states due to factors such as proximity to supply and differing tax rates.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
When 30 percent of grant applications were funded, there was plenty of room for peer reviewers to have differing views, and for review panels to endorse some moonshot projects alongside safe projects.
—Mark Histed, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Leverkusen’s football under the Spaniard was animated by the differing roles and complementary skill sets of their wing-backs.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The result was reflected by the two head coaches’ vastly differing postgame attitudes.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Both are largely identical, differing primarily in wheel size.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2026
Two differing criminal factions want a load of cocaine, but when a poor farmer named Kaalayan (Guru Somasundaram) gets wind of it, his life briefly entangles with the crime bosses, resulting in a bloody final showdown and a delightful twist ending.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differing
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The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The Reef Bliss Nights Flip-Flops have black soles with contrasting metallic silver straps that give them a stylish edge.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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While disagreeing with the decision, the groups applauded its narrowness.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And in his second term, the leaders now openly trade barbs, disagreeing over tariffs, Ukraine and the Iran war.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Differing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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