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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
Connecticut’s system differs in the way the debt is calculated.
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Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Talankin’s security experience differs from that of at least one other director.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Did your preparation process differ for theater compared to film or television?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
What differed was output — how much those workers were producing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Talankin’s security experience differs from that of at least one other director.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Did your preparation process differ for theater compared to film or television?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
What differed was output — how much those workers were producing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for differ
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differ
Verb
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The makeup mogul looked oh-so-glam in a strapless black ballgown by the designer with contrasting fabrics on the top and skirt and embellished black evening gloves.—
Emily Kirkpatrick,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the Comédie humaine, Balzac contrasts Rastignac’s relatively principled personality to that of another climber, Lucien de Rubempré, who accepts Vautrin’s help only to suffer the consequences.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sanchez and Stewart have disagreed on housing policy in the city, but both have said there is a critical need to balance the expansion of market-rate apartments with units that are within reach of below-average wage earners.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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One judge might view rap lyrics as relevant; another may disagree.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prices will vary for each flight depending on the time and day travelers are looking to fly.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Most patients plan for two separate trips, although the exact timeline can vary depending on individual treatment needs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Differ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differ. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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