DIFFERING Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

differing

verb

present participle of differ

as in contrasting

to be unlike; to not be the same my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money

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as in disagreeing

to have a different opinion after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue

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Recent Examples of differing A week later, the Catholic bishops responded to Uthmeier in their own letter, arguing that their differing interpretation of Catholic teachings is exactly what his office fights to protect in terms of constitutional rights and freedom of religion. — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 But the challenge is that international anime co-productions face difficulties due to differing production styles, creative tastes and cultural norms between Western and Japanese animation teams. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 This most recent collection from McCartney features a massive array of differing styles ranging from casual to chic and formal, with Stern’s choice of the elegant bodice an excellent one for the Albie Awards. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026 Campaign tactics Based on their spending, the two candidates seem to be taking differing paths to Election Day. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 For one, note the differing scales on the Y-axes – this is mostly about the shape of a year rather than magnitude of moves. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Deepening the tension are differing views about the substance of the AI story. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026 More recent negotiations to end the war have largely failed to address differing opinions on ownership and control over the Strait. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 The two Democratic candidates vying to become the next California insurance commissioner have differing visions for the role, setting up an intriguing race heading into November. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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The richness of the finish are highlighted by a contrasting Inky Black or Scottish White roof and the Dark Exterior Pack, which includes matte-black grille, side plates, and roof rails.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
The capsule’s visual identity draws on Op Art, using contrasting surfaces, three-dimensional textures and reflective elements to convey movement.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings has acknowledged that disagreeing with a boss or coworker doesn’t come naturally to most people.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
John, a Navy veteran and Democrat, and Mary, a lifelong Republican, are used to disagreeing over politics.

— Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026