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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
The company says this differs from conventional AI architectures, which typically rely on direct access to raw or lightly processed data.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Each shade’s opacity differs slightly, but most only require two coats (maximum of three).
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Industrious can benefit from that simply through its business model, which differs from other flexible office companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
And so, our commentary during heavy snow differs from people accustomed to yearly snowfalls.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Each model differs in size and function, though.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Both the Texas and Louisiana laws mandate posting the version of the Ten Commandments that Protestants use, which differs slightly from the versions that Catholics and Jews use.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The family’s version of events, heard in a livestreamed Facebook video when family members frantically called 911 to ask for help, also differs from DHS’ statement.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
To begin with, the design and purpose of the NAEP differs from college readiness exams like the SAT and ACT.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Each shade’s opacity differs slightly, but most only require two coats (maximum of three).
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Industrious can benefit from that simply through its business model, which differs from other flexible office companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
And so, our commentary during heavy snow differs from people accustomed to yearly snowfalls.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Each model differs in size and function, though.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Both the Texas and Louisiana laws mandate posting the version of the Ten Commandments that Protestants use, which differs slightly from the versions that Catholics and Jews use.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The family’s version of events, heard in a livestreamed Facebook video when family members frantically called 911 to ask for help, also differs from DHS’ statement.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
To begin with, the design and purpose of the NAEP differs from college readiness exams like the SAT and ACT.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differs
Verb
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Not everyone is convinced that these fluorescent contrasts would be visible to deer under natural conditions, however.—
Anirban Mukhopadhyay,
Scientific American,
21 Jan. 2026
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This focus on physical space contrasts sharply with much of the AI conversation over the past two years.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As discussed, nobody disagrees.—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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But Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who was elected by voters to run the Department of Education, reportedly disagrees with the plan.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Differs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differs. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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