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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
Evan Thies,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
The only remaining path forward is locking in a third-place spot, and right now, the team has zero standings points and a deeply negative goal difference of -7.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
While every call is different, there are many things that remains the same, including the camaraderie and community and difference their work is making.
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Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That’s not to say that the more institutional candidates didn’t emphasize different things than their opponents and that there aren’t policy differences between them, of course.
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Evan Thies,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
The only remaining path forward is locking in a third-place spot, and right now, the team has zero standings points and a deeply negative goal difference of -7.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Verb
These bottles make a strong case that differences in blending, barrel treatment, and proof can yield dramatically different aroma and flavor profiles.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
While every call is different, there are many things that remains the same, including the camaraderie and community and difference their work is making.
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Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for difference
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The dispute over Mississippi's law dates back to 2024, when the Republican National Committee and Mississippi's Libertarian Party filed lawsuits challenging the ballot-receipt deadline.
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But that requires several changes to state law and the Colorado Constitution requires ballot measures address only one subject.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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What’s even more striking is the fact that the Puerto Rican scalloped hammerheads were not only differentiated from the Northwest Atlantic population, but also showed genetic separation from populations sampled in Belize and Brazil!
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Can voters differentiate between two candidates with the same name?
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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Worth noting Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker made their first appearances back at Oracle Park since the Pride Night controversy became a national story.
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The controversy began during a segment on the French sports network L’Équipe when presenter France Pierron argued that participating in the World Cup was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should take precedence over family obligations.
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The Fish and Wildlife Service says habitat alteration has reduced its range and abundance, because the butterflies need specific food plants and places to live and grow during critical stages of their life cycle.
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This data can be helpful in tracking changes in body composition due to alterations in patient diet, exercise level, or drug treatments.
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The June Bootids tend to be very slow meteors, which helps astronomers distinguish them from other meteors that may appear to originate from a radiant in the same region.
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But in the 1980s, when the species turned up in North Africa, a region that had its own distinct screwworm, scientists needed a way to distinguish between the two, said Cammack, an assistant professor and the state extension specialist at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.
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“Difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/difference. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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