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differ

[dif-er] / ˈdɪf ər /
VERB
be dissimilar, distinct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter conflict with contradict contrast disagree diverge modify vary
STRONG
digress diversify qualify reverse turn
WEAK
be distinguished from be off the beaten path be unlike bear no resemblance clash with depart from deviate from divaricate from jar with lack resemblance not conform not look like run counter to show contrast sing a different tune stand apart take exception
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept agree coincide concur remain
WEAK
be same conform consent harmonize
VERB
clash; hold opposing views
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disagree dissent divide quarrel squabble vary
STRONG
bicker contend debate demur disaccord discord dispute fight jar object oppose war
WEAK
bump heads discept go after each other go at it hit a clinker hit a sour note lock horns protest against take issue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree concur consent
STRONG
accept give in go along make peace support surrender
WEAK
be same conform harmonize

Example Sentences

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Where they differ is on how much economic flexibility the country gets in any peace deal with the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

A 2021 study from the Epidemiology of Young Lung Cancer Project, the Genomics of Young Lung Cancer Project, showed that lung cancer subtypes in people under 40 differ from those seen in older adults.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Paulson said a crisis in the Treasury market would differ in a crucial way from the 2008 financial meltdown, when the U.S. government still had enough fiscal capacity to step in and contain the damage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

But where he and Skellett differ in view is on ownership.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

How did they differ from each other, if they did at all?

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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