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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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It remains uncertain whether the same results will occur in humans, especially since the GIP receptor differs between mice and people.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Stylistically, Gay differs slightly from England's current opening pair when facing the new ball and could signify a shift in mentality at the top of the order.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

On-premise revenue differs from longer term deals in that the revenue is all recognized at once, so any delays in those deals show a large immediate impact.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Factory aims to create AI agents for enterprises, which differs from competitors that build AI tools for individual developers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

‘The treatment of natural things differs greatly from that of other sciences...In the explanation of natural causes, we must necessarily have recourse to a different kind of principle, called “hypothesis” or “supposition”.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton