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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
Why temperatures differed so much Triple-digit heat in places like Stovepipe Wells, California, is driven by a combination of geography and summer sun that makes the desert one of the most efficient heating environments on Earth.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
This differs meaningfully from sports or deep tissue work, since pressure stays light enough to affect only the skin layer.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Newsom and the analysts sometimes differ in their estimations.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
The art and architecture that the Chavismo regime commissioned differed stylistically from what Jiménez had built, but the fundamental message remained the same.
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Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
This differs meaningfully from sports or deep tissue work, since pressure stays light enough to affect only the skin layer.
—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Newsom and the analysts sometimes differ in their estimations.
—
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The art and architecture that the Chavismo regime commissioned differed stylistically from what Jiménez had built, but the fundamental message remained the same.
—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for differ
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
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Those gathering for the lying in state and funeral will contrast with huge nationwide protests in January that were met by a deadly crackdown by security forces that left thousands dead and sent shock waves around the world.
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The film uses their contrasting outlooks to raise questions about the responsibilities of witnessing tragedy through a camera lens.
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But tensions remain high, with the sides exchanging fire at one point and continuing to publicly disagree about key issues.
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However, senior administration officials became worried that users might be able to circumvent Fable 5’s guardrails — though experts disagreed over the severity of the risk.
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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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Pricing is based off of averages, your installation costs will vary by equipment, contractor and location.
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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