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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
As such, the frequency of mowing for these groups differs throughout the year.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
This drug differs from semaglutide by targeting receptors for the hormone gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) in addition to GLP-1.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Patrick O'Malley said each case differs, but that officers always prioritize the safety of innocent bystanders.
—Tom Wait, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The company uses dynamic pricing, so the cost to book the suite differs from sailing to sailing.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The reality of maintaining one, though, differs from the fantasy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Tesla’s expanding footprint in the Gulf Tesla’s presence in the Gulf differs from most companies on the list.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
This approach differs fundamentally from the hierarchical models that dominate many health care systems today.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Presenting a stickbait differs depending on the fish.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
This drug differs from semaglutide by targeting receptors for the hormone gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) in addition to GLP-1.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Patrick O'Malley said each case differs, but that officers always prioritize the safety of innocent bystanders.
—Tom Wait, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The company uses dynamic pricing, so the cost to book the suite differs from sailing to sailing.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The reality of maintaining one, though, differs from the fantasy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Tesla’s expanding footprint in the Gulf Tesla’s presence in the Gulf differs from most companies on the list.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
This approach differs fundamentally from the hierarchical models that dominate many health care systems today.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Presenting a stickbait differs depending on the fish.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differs
Verb
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Mostly empty arena contrasts with 2024 rallies Many of the college-age attendees donned Turning Point attire, Trump hats and red-white-and-blue paraphernalia for the event.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Empty arena contrasts with 2024 Many of the college-age attendees donned Turning Point attire, Trump hats and red, white and blue paraphernalia for the event.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ru disagrees and gives the win to Mia.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
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The group disagrees with the Sextant poll results.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Differs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differs. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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