- present tense form of differ (3rd person singular).
differs
Example Sentences
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Critics say Japan also differs from many other countries by having out-of-date building regulations that can classify data centres as offices and not industrial facilities.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Most had never smoked and were diagnosed with a form of lung cancer that differs biologically from the type typically caused by tobacco use.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
Chatbot advice also differs from that found on social media, which has already been linked to the development of eating disorders among teens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
This full Moon differs from others in the calendar year as it is in the lowest-hanging position, which creates the illusion of a larger moon.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
But those with the courage to explore the weave and structure of the Cosmos, even where it differs profoundly from their wishes and prejudices, will penetrate its deepest mysteries.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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