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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
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ childhood vaccine schedule differs from the new federal recommendations in a number of ways, largely sticking to previous guidelines.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
While there’s growing interest in assessing school readiness, education experts differ on what to measure and how.
—Makiya Seminera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Her offering features both large and small brush sizes, which look similar but feature differing bristles to provide the right pressure for their corresponding treatment areas.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
How will the Winter Olympics experience on HBO Max differ from the Eurosport channels that are also carried by DAZN?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
While there’s growing interest in assessing school readiness, education experts differ on what to measure and how.
—Makiya Seminera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Her offering features both large and small brush sizes, which look similar but feature differing bristles to provide the right pressure for their corresponding treatment areas.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
How will the Winter Olympics experience on HBO Max differ from the Eurosport channels that are also carried by DAZN?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
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That accounts equally for Lily’s arch froideur and Diana’s enduring lack of self-worth, played by both actors with care and compassion, and contrasting flickers of vulnerability and resolve, respectively.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ponder the 2023-24 average sports expenditures contrasted to the pre-pandemic 2018-19 pace.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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There was a time when politicians would have contentious debate & disagree on issues, vote the best interests of their constituents, and afterwards share in a beverage or two.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some environmental scientists disagree, telling ABC News that the rescission is concerning and could have major implications for health.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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While individual risk factors vary, the average risk of developing colorectal cancer over one's lifetime is about 1 in 24 for men and about 1 in 26 for women, per the American Cancer Society.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The flagship campus in Austin admits roughly around 27–30 % of applicants overall, though that number varies significantly between Texas residents and out-of-state applicants.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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