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 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 As a result, there are too many schools with too much variation in the quality of administration and too many differing standards for teachers and students. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026 The legislation establishes a federal framework for college athletics to create one set system over the current patchwork of differing state rules. — Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 In the ocean, underwater waves travel through layers of water with differing densities. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 Alexis’s view The differing approaches between the US and China to court South Africa speaks volumes about Pretoria’s relationship with the world’s two largest economies — and the strategic priorities of all three. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Coach Saban focused his testimony on the importance of establishing a consistent national framework to end the current era of differing waivers and local rulings that has created uncertainty throughout college athletics. — The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 The two publicly fake a relationship to save face — and test differing theories on love. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Kim and Kurt and I have stayed in contact but to differing degrees. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for differing

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The dress was crafted with contrasting fabrics, pairing a firmer, structured bodice with a plunging neckline and buttons running down the front placket with a softer skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
The difference was clear when contrasting Braves leadoff hitter Drake Baldwin’s first and second at-bats against Skubal.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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John, a Navy veteran and Democrat, and Mary, a lifelong Republican, are used to disagreeing over politics.

— Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
While critics of his position have accused him of trying to jam a utility company bailout through at the end of the session, Newsom cast the lawmakers disagreeing with him as aligned with another industry unpopular with many Californians.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026