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as in diversity
the quality or state of being different
there's a great difference between claiming to care about the environment and living like you really do
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as in dispute
variance of opinion on a matter
we must try to settle our differences without fighting
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as in change
the act, process, or result of making different
it won't make any difference which one you choose
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as in to differentiate
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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Recent Examples of difference
Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
While Kentucky and Indiana have some polls closing at 6 p.m. ET, time zone differences mean the last polls don't close in until 7 p.m. E.T.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Jan. 2023
But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2018
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One difference is that turnout lagged by a few percentage points across the Greater Cincinnati region.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
While Kentucky and Indiana have some polls closing at 6 p.m. ET, time zone differences mean the last polls don't close in until 7 p.m. E.T.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Special teams difference After a penalty-free first period, the Wings had a power play 6:58 into the second period.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Jan. 2023
But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for difference
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The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Festivals are spaces that celebrate art, cultural diversity, and community, bringing people together.Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The paper trail is your best defense in case of disputes later on.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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In noting that any outcome of the trial would be appealed by the losing side, Ezra effectively acknowledged Abbott's assertion at the start of the legal dispute.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The report also noted that a department-wide shift change scheduled for January will eliminate the mandatory overtime.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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However, this didn't fully solve the problem, as Siri still struggled to differentiate between similar-sounding names across devices.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
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To drive customer loyalty and growth, midsize companies must find ways to differentiate themselves.Forbes, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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By contrast, the total Oropouche count in Brazil recorded between 2015 and 2022 was 261.Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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This past year, the city has gained contrast therapy studios, viral head spas, and now a spa dedicated to salt therapy.McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The controversy began Thursday when Moulton spoke with The New York Times and implied that some of the Democratic Party’s policy positions on transgender rights contributed to the election losses of Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats.Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Wolk herself responded to the controversy by tweeting a bunch, naturally.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Epigenetic alteration: This is when environmental factors alter gene function, accelerating skin aging and metabolic issues, Zalzala said.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Many of the alterations Couture and Lansing made — like taking down the pink dining room wallpaper — were aesthetic changes to better accommodate their guests.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Takagi is currently investigating whether cats can distinguish between a foreign language and the language their humans speak.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/difference. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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