differed

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

VERB

be dissimilar, distinct

Synonyms

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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

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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

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agree concur consent

STRONG

accept give in go along make peace support surrender

WEAK

be same conform harmonize

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differed

He noted the statement differed from the allegations laid out in the lawsuit.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

They then used standard deviation to measure how far each group differed from the overall study average.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

The clock on the replay feed differed from the clock on the feed the rest of us saw.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Román would make the decision “based on” a point system that differed from what was laid out in the original request for proposals, according to an addendum sent to the bidders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

They differed in age and religion, but they shared a unity of purpose,” reported Gay Talese of the New York Times.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman