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 Edelman’s 2026 Trust Barometer, based on nearly 34,000 respondents across 28 countries, confirms that employers are particularly well positioned to build trust among people with differing values and perspectives. — Scott M. Curran, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Sure enough, Heyward and Freeman headed south that day — still driving separately because of their differing morning routines. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 According to the report, this structure has led to confusion about differing rules and regulations with a lack of sufficient data tracking outcomes for children in this system. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Mortgage rates change frequently, often differing from one day to the next. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Both are critical memory security issues, differing mainly by way of location. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The Supreme Court had until Friday to weigh in after lower courts had differing rulings on the ballroom for the last few months. — Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 Orexin antagonists were developed as a treatment for insomnia, differing from conventional sleeping pills that induce sedation. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 Several other factors have fueled the national debt, with economists holding differing opinions on the primary drivers. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for differing

Verb

The Boston Celtics’ rivalry with the Lakers gets juice from their contrasting auras.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The pastry is a light and airy conveyance to the unctuous, creamy foie within, while the crackly layer of flour, sugar, and butter that crowns each treat lands a contrasting crunch.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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Spurlock entered a Newton plea, agreeing to guilt but disagreeing with certain elements of the case, and served 17 years starting in 2005.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
By contrast, another participant recalled disagreeing with a friend who believed drinking soda and eating fast food was harmless, a belief the participant considered factually wrong.

— Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026