1
as in contrasting
to be unlike; to not be the same
my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money
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2
as in disagreeing
to have a different opinion
after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue
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Recent Examples of differing
In the new work, Milton and her colleagues examined the ratio of different isotopes—forms of atoms with differing numbers of uncharged neutrons in their nucleus—of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur in maize cobs archaeologists had uncovered from the Chincha Valley.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
That lauded meal plan also offers differing guidance and points of emphasis.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Four Roses brand was created in the late 19th century, and while there are differing accounts as to its true origins, the story really begins when the distillery was built in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, in 1910.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
The two infielders share the same hometown, San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, but offer some differing elements of their games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 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
Wife Swap attempted to answer this question, with everyday families with differing lifestyles swapping matriarchs for a couple weeks.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Customers could, however, see differing prices in stores because retailers set their own prices.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
After a falling out with the owner over differing opinions surrounding the event and the mission of the theater, the last Weird Wednesday ever held at the Isis was in June 2022.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
That lauded meal plan also offers differing guidance and points of emphasis.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Four Roses brand was created in the late 19th century, and while there are differing accounts as to its true origins, the story really begins when the distillery was built in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, in 1910.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
The two infielders share the same hometown, San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, but offer some differing elements of their games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 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
Wife Swap attempted to answer this question, with everyday families with differing lifestyles swapping matriarchs for a couple weeks.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Customers could, however, see differing prices in stores because retailers set their own prices.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
After a falling out with the owner over differing opinions surrounding the event and the mission of the theater, the last Weird Wednesday ever held at the Isis was in June 2022.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differing
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Judges have disagreed about these athletes’ legal arguments and reached contrasting rulings; some players are given the chance to play and earn NIL and revenue-share money, while others have been denied.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The jacket for the skirt suit look featured long sleeves, a sleek front placket and sinuous lapels and collar with contrasting fabric elements.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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During Sunday's episode of the singing competition show, Underwood and Bryan faced multiple hurdles after disagreeing on whether certain contestants deserved to advance to the next round.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Until now, the idea that the secretary of defense would accuse a lawmaker of treason simply for disagreeing with him would be laughable.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Differing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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