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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
Still, a film set differs from a theater production, so Harris dove into studying how to most effectively translate her vision for the screen.
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Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
American soccer has historically developed through a fragmented, expensive and commercially driven system that differs sharply from the development models used by many elite soccer nations.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Cowboy’s approach differs from the former in that the new startup will design the upper stage of its rocket to itself become the satellite.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Lieven Van der Veken, a senior partner at McKinsey, said Bristol's partnership differs from others in some key ways.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 15 May 2026
For instance, access to closed captioning and online-public comments differs on a case-by-case basis, with funding playing an important role.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Officials also noted that the Andes hantavirus differs from the Sin Nombre hantavirus strain found in parts of North America.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 May 2026
This is a congenital defect, and the treatment differs based on the severity of the condition.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
However, this differs from one airline to the next and from one year to another.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
American soccer has historically developed through a fragmented, expensive and commercially driven system that differs sharply from the development models used by many elite soccer nations.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Cowboy’s approach differs from the former in that the new startup will design the upper stage of its rocket to itself become the satellite.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Lieven Van der Veken, a senior partner at McKinsey, said Bristol's partnership differs from others in some key ways.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 15 May 2026
For instance, access to closed captioning and online-public comments differs on a case-by-case basis, with funding playing an important role.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Officials also noted that the Andes hantavirus differs from the Sin Nombre hantavirus strain found in parts of North America.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 May 2026
This is a congenital defect, and the treatment differs based on the severity of the condition.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
However, this differs from one airline to the next and from one year to another.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differs
Verb
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La Gomera’s contrasts between semi-desert and cloud forest make for steep, varied days.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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That approach contrasts with the broader transition occurring across the automotive industry.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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And while some critics have theorized that part of the slide in ratings among network TV late night shows might be attributed to the hosts' increasingly intense political stands, Carter disagrees.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Don’t listen to your husband, or anyone who disagrees.—
Samantha Silver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Differs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differs. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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