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as in to disagree
to have a different opinion
after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue
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Recent Examples of differ
There were rumors that Swift and Brittany, the wife of Kelce’s teammate Patrick Mahomes, had a falling out over differing political opinions.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
This will differ depending on where you are located.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Australia's government has rolled out a national fuel security plan with four status levels that command differing responses.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The architecture also takes advantage of how neutral atom systems differ from other quantum platforms.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
This will differ depending on where you are located.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Australia's government has rolled out a national fuel security plan with four status levels that command differing responses.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The architecture also takes advantage of how neutral atom systems differ from other quantum platforms.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for differ
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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Suites include bathrooms of deep and contrasting two-tone marble, from the large rain shower to his-and-hers sinks, and a seating area with sectional.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trim them to clean, neat geometric shapes to contrast with the biomorphic shapes of hydrangeas.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Reviewers also seem to disagree about ease of use.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The group disagrees with the Sextant poll results.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But adult protection varies from child welfare in several ways that have profound consequences.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pay also trails in other large cities in the state, to varying degrees.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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