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differs

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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The next phase of the research will examine how bacterial signaling differs across various areas of the mouth and in people with different stages of periodontal disease.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

US-produced Jet A fuel, which differs from the Jet A‑1 type of fuel used elsewhere in the world, is not currently allowed in Europe.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Carden also said that it’s unclear how Monday’s announcement differs from an end-to-end logistics framework, Supply Chain by Amazon, that the company introduced in 2023, let alone what the current announcement would mean for freight.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

He adds it's very difficult to judge how much red light skin needs, and it differs from person to person.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

If you are over sixty or went to private school, you may have noticed that this syntactic machinery differs in certain ways from what you remember from Miss Thistlebottom’s classroom.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker