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

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differs

The FDA cautioned that individual state data often differs from national surveillance numbers as states often include both probable and confirmed cases.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

Experts stress the health of the womb and ovaries differs from woman to woman.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Joseph S. Moore’s “How to Get Rich in American History” differs from other financial-advice books.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

The government argues that Google’s Location History differs from the cell-site records in Carpenter.

From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026

For example, a child’s environment in a city will be vastly different than one in the country, or the soundscape of 1,000 years ago differs dramatically from a soundscape today.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin