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differences 1 of 2

noun

plural of difference

as in disputes

variance of opinion on a matter we must try to settle our differences without fighting

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as in changes

the act, process, or result of making different it won't make any difference which one you choose

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differences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of difference

as in differentiates

to understand or point out the difference in people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices

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Eating disorders and disordered eating bring in this additional layer of societal and structural differences in gender and the gendered norms that can also influence health. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026 The moon owes its varying gradation to differences in surface composition and age — something Petro’s team plans to explore in the Artemis mission slated for June 2027. — Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 So, at school, gender pronoun differences, but taxpayers paying for gender transition surgeries. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Findings could improve future water monitoring Despite the notable differences, the researchers emphasized that their models do not directly measure unknown PFAS concentrations or establish additional health risks. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 His recent calculations suggest income differences explain only about 24% of the gap in life satisfaction. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 Aldi’s Benton’s Original Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies have become a frequent Oreo comparison, and a Simply Recipes blind taste test found noticeable differences between the two, with the reviewer ultimately preferring Oreos. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Some people notice differences in appetite, cravings, or gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance depending on the sweetener used. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026 The harder tasks are to integrate capital markets, reduce regulatory differences between member states, and dismantle barriers to cross-border investment and commerce. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for differences

Noun

This means the choice should be somebody who, for instance, isn’t going to sound off divisively about politics, get into messy domestic disputes or start going on public benders.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
The column warns that the disputes could extend beyond the election, potentially providing grounds to challenge results or undermine their legitimacy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

These changes were intended to support the long-distance challenge, which required multiple crossings rather than a single uninterrupted run in one direction.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Boise’s food-and-drink scene saw a flurry of changes this week, with a bar relocating, a longtime restaurant reopening and a chain pulling back.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of changes

Verb

What differentiates this wave of sudden wealth syndrome from the dot-com era, DiFuria said, is that people are making money from a technology many consider destructive—including some of the people building it.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Bringing these creative brands together, giving producers access to a broader pool of talent, IP and resources, while preserving their independence is what differentiates Mediawan.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of differentiates

Noun

While the show is beloved, its legacy has also been marred with a series of tragedies and controversies, both on and off screen.

— Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
Rodríguez also accused Uthmeier of trying to divert attention from controversies involving Hope Florida and Alligator Alcatraz, the state’s immigration detention facility.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of controversies

Verb

While many operational details remain undisclosed, the military’s confirmation of the hit and distance distinguishes this shot from several longer claims.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
So far this follows a familiar pattern, but what distinguishes the Left Book Club was its emphasis on activism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinguishes

Noun

But deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees that re-emerged this week underscore obstacles to ending the war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Both blame each other for the fiery fights, with Lago saying that disagreements between commissioners used to be more civil before Castro and Commissioner Ariel Fernandez were elected in 2023.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of disagreements

Noun

The German athletic brand has kept its classic Samba shoe hyper relevant by introducing new variations, such as its recent slip-on version.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The creative directors came up with more unique ideas and stories; the delegators offered variations on the same themes.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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