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be dissimilar, distinct v.
clash; hold opposing views v.

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

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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

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differed

Oldenburg later said in an interview that their works differed in that Kusama relied on objects in a single, repeated shape, whereas his soft sculptures represented true-to-life objects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Investigators typically seek to learn whether the fund manager’s trading or risk-management practices differed from what they told their investors they would do.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

In both simulations, atmospheric CO2 increased gradually, but the rate of that increase differed substantially.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Officials did not say why the reinstatement dates differed for each player.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

The mood at the dinner table this night differed from the friendly atmosphere the night before.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson