differ
verb (used without object)
to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed byfrom ).
have differed
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present perfectof differ.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It also appears to have differed substantially from ape species of a similar age found in East Africa.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
But the Bangkok governor said conditions on the day of inspection may have differed from the venue’s actual operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The sessions are intended to be limited, and patients have differed in how many they want.
From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2025
When it comes to Ozzy and the bat, it's unsurprising that, over the years, recollections have differed on the precise turn of events.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
There’s no way of knowing whether or how Henrietta’s treatment would have differed if she’d been white.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
