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as in disagrees
to have a different opinion
after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue
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Recent Examples of differs
Fall planting differs a little from spring planting.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
However, natural caffeine differs from synthetic caffeine in its overall nutritional value and potential health benefits.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Although the look differs from conventional TENCEL™ Lyocell, the fiber retains the softness and other properties associated with the brand.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Green tea differs from matcha in that the tea bushes are typically grown in full sun and aren’t shaded before harvest.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
But just as hitting the gym differs from receiving physical therapy, playing a game on your phone isn’t the same thing as training your brain.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
The new trim is based on the stock CB350, but differs with a unique visual motif with vintage designs on the fuel tank, side panels, and fenders.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
The OnePlus 15 is coming up, and there may be some similarities between the phones, but the design differs this year.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
What surveillance pricing actually is Surveillance pricing differs from traditional dynamic pricing, where prices rise for everyone at times of peak demand.
—Aradhna Krishna, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
However, natural caffeine differs from synthetic caffeine in its overall nutritional value and potential health benefits.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Although the look differs from conventional TENCEL™ Lyocell, the fiber retains the softness and other properties associated with the brand.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Green tea differs from matcha in that the tea bushes are typically grown in full sun and aren’t shaded before harvest.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
But just as hitting the gym differs from receiving physical therapy, playing a game on your phone isn’t the same thing as training your brain.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
The new trim is based on the stock CB350, but differs with a unique visual motif with vintage designs on the fuel tank, side panels, and fenders.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
The OnePlus 15 is coming up, and there may be some similarities between the phones, but the design differs this year.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
What surveillance pricing actually is Surveillance pricing differs from traditional dynamic pricing, where prices rise for everyone at times of peak demand.
—Aradhna Krishna, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differs
Verb
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For its plains and contrasts palette, the mélange and colors were inspired by women’s fashion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The sudden reversal in gold prices and the outlook contrasts with some bullish views that the party would keep going.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kim considers running as one of two Republicans an advantage, but Peacock disagrees.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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The scientific community almost unanimously disagrees with Loeb.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Differs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differs. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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