differed

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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

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

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differed

They discovered that activity within a particular brain system differed between children with developmental dyscalculia and those who were more skilled at selecting and using math strategies.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

But Frimpong wrote that the new request differed from the earlier one in its evidence, legal theories and proposed relief.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Fusionists were liberals, but their liberalism differed from that of the progressives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

It’s tough to say why men and women differed based on the data and more research could be needed, Qi said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

In Tariq’s grimace, Laila learned that boys differed from girls in this regard.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

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