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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
In this, Prince William differs totally from his father Charles III, whose faith has always been constant and tangible.
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Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
This differs from the cursory evaluation under a 5150, where sick people are routinely dumped back onto the street without adequate treatment.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lee’s system differs from what White ran all those years in Chicago under Bulls coach Billy Donovan, and mastering where to be and what to do when remains a work in progress.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Troxel recommends washing most bedding on a regular schedule to prevent the buildup of sweat, oils, allergens and microorganisms, though the exact frequency differs depending on the type of bedding and sleeping habits.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Pricing mechanism, expiration limits, and leverage all influence an individual’s outcomes in a way that vastly differs from what’s seen in spot trading.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
On either side, the atoms or building blocks may be identical, but their three-dimensional orientation differs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
This is where Kodiak differs from its peers, and even Waymo.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2026
And his approach differs from that of film programmers.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
This differs from the cursory evaluation under a 5150, where sick people are routinely dumped back onto the street without adequate treatment.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lee’s system differs from what White ran all those years in Chicago under Bulls coach Billy Donovan, and mastering where to be and what to do when remains a work in progress.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Troxel recommends washing most bedding on a regular schedule to prevent the buildup of sweat, oils, allergens and microorganisms, though the exact frequency differs depending on the type of bedding and sleeping habits.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Pricing mechanism, expiration limits, and leverage all influence an individual’s outcomes in a way that vastly differs from what’s seen in spot trading.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
On either side, the atoms or building blocks may be identical, but their three-dimensional orientation differs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
This is where Kodiak differs from its peers, and even Waymo.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2026
And his approach differs from that of film programmers.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differs
Verb
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The open kitchen is done up with all-black cabinetry and countertops, creating a moody corner that contrasts with the light wood used throughout.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Its lifeworld, its temporal and spatial perspective, contrasts with the human, rendering our characters as distant, as inanimate, as the stelae and sculptures that surround them.—
Ben Lerner,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Parnell said the Defense Department disagrees with the ruling and is pursuing an appeal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Today, this role grows perilous because the nation fiercely disagrees about its identity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Differs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differs. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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