differed

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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Environmental experts quickly questioned the EPA’s soil sampling approach, which drastically differed from soil testing procedures from California environmental agencies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

On many issues, the “readouts”—publicly released official statements of what was discussed in a meeting—from the White House and from China differed substantially.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

BBC News NI approached the contractor to ask how much the options differed in price, but the firm said it was unable to discuss it without permission from the client.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Bipartisan teams, through close work in committees and hard negotiation, would become deeply invested in their own chamber’s final product—even though it differed notably from the other chamber’s bill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

However, these early Homo sapiens still differed from us in skeletal details, had brains significantly smaller than ours, and were grossly different from us in their artifacts and behavior.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond