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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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Researchers say this strategy differs from many traditional Alzheimer's therapies because it focuses on repairing the brain's own infrastructure instead of simply attacking plaques directly.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Ares Capital differs from other high-rated BDCs in riskier ways.

From Barron's • May 6, 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

Elon Musk sparred with lawyers for a third day Thursday at his California trial against OpenAI, struggling to explain why his own for-profit AI empire differs from the one he is trying to take down.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Because language is evolving rapidly, and because different people have different preferences, always adopt the language individuals use about themselves, even if it differs from what’s here.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater