Synonyms of differs

differs

verb

present tense third-person singular of differ

1

as in contrasts

to be unlike; to not be the same

my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contrasts
• varies
• divides
• deviates
• fluctuates
• diverges
• separates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compares
• corresponds
• matches
• agrees
• conforms
• accords

2

as in disagrees

to have a different opinion

after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disagrees
• objects
• dissents
• contrasts
• takes issue
• nonconcurs
• argues
• conflicts
• resists
• clashes
• opposes
• collides
• debates
• protests
• counters
• disputes
• contests
• falls out
• quarrels
• bickers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agrees
• concurs
• accepts
• complies
• assents
• defers
• subscribes
• consents
• acquiesces
• sides
• collaborates
• associates
• cooperates
• allies
• affiliates
• compromises
• accedes
• gets along
• colludes
• comes round

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of differs

The restructuring comes as enrollment differs significantly between the campus’s younger and older grades. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The ash campaign differs from the push to save elm trees because the elm drive is a breeding program rather than an inoculation effort. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

How the gravitational field that the various spacecraft experienced changed over time differs substantially from what would be expected were Mars's interior perfectly spherically symmetrical. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

This differs from sports gambling organizations, which are regulated at the state level. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

The reps, statistically, count the same, but the weight of the rep differs in reality. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Although Black Lives Matter greatly increased public awareness of racial profiling, support for the movement in the United States differs significantly between Republicans and Democrats and between whites and racial minorities. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

The scholarship differs from many arts awards because it is based on financial need rather than talent. — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026

This group differs from the team captains fans see on game days. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026