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"I beg to differ with your interpretation."
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"the number of cookies in a box may differ"
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"The two schools differ in their approach to discipline.",
"my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The business membership has the Everyday Value Business and Executive Business retailing for the same prices as the personal plans, respectively, but the benefits differ broadly for each. \u2014 Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"Cannabis flowers labeled as Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid didn\u2019t differ in symptom relief. \u2014 Dario Sabaghi, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"The two vaccines use the same technology but differ in key ways. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 19 June 2022",
"All career experts Fortune spoke with believe that a post-layoff job search doesn\u2019t materially differ from a normal job search. \u2014 Jane Thier, Fortune , 18 June 2022",
"Born out of the seclusion of the pandemic, Lapvona is a work whose perspective-shifting, fable-like narration and medieval setting differ from much of the author\u2019s previous work. \u2014 Ottessa Moshfegh, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 17 June 2022",
"There is little reason to expect that voting patterns will differ significantly regardless of who votes. \u2014 WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Both bills also have language aimed at ensuring compliance with mental health parity laws, though Madaro said the approaches differ somewhat. \u2014 Katie Lannan, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"City and the association define of a vacant structure differ slightly; the association\u2019s description encompasses more buildings, such as those even temporarily without people living there. \u2014 Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun , 15 June 2022"
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"Noun",
"She knows the difference between right and wrong.",
"There's no difference between the two houses. They look exactly the same.",
"There's a big difference in price.",
"Verb",
"people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Other teams might have other specialists who could make a difference in certain situations. \u2014 Steve Price, Forbes , 25 June 2022",
"Prior to serving in the Senate, Cassano had been driven for more than three decades to make a difference in local government, first winning election to local office in 1977. \u2014 Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
"This funding was given to the city to help make a difference in areas of need. \u2014 Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online , 20 June 2022",
"Big payouts from local governments and corporations can make a difference in how Black people are treated. \u2014 Fortune , 18 June 2022",
"According to a new study, exercising in the morning can make a big difference in the effectiveness of the workout, especially for women. \u2014 Ebony Williams, ajc , 13 June 2022",
"Single adults receive up to either $4,000 or $6,000 in assistance and families get an allocation depending on their size; the program is analyzing whether higher amounts make a difference in results. \u2014 Emily Alpert Reyesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 12 June 2022",
"Martinez\u2019s shot helped make the difference in a 4-3 victory against the Mariners. \u2014 Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"Some experts emphasized the value of school security technology, noting that extra lines of defense can make a difference in preventing or slowing a potential attack. \u2014 Max Zahn, ABC News , 11 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But that\u2019s 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. \u2014 Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press , 2 Mar. 2018",
"For the days closest to the equinox, the Harvest Moon rise occurs between 30 and 35 minutes difference each day, as opposed to the normal 50 minutes through most of the rest of the year. \u2014 Richard Tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com , 5 Oct. 2017"
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"\u2014 often followed by from, than , or chiefly British to small, neat hand, very different from the captain's tottery characters \u2014 R. L. Stevenson vastly different in size than it was twenty-five years ago \u2014 N. M. Pusey a very different situation to the \u2026 one under which we live \u2014 Sir Winston Churchill"
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"Adjective",
"The two brothers could not have been more different .",
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"They met with each other on several different occasions.",
"advertising that tries to be different",
"That movie certainly was different .",
"He has a very different style of dressing.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The outcome was different for BlueRock Therapeutics, a cell therapy startup that Bayer founded with Versant Ventures in 2016 and bought in 2019. \u2014 Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com , 29 June 2022",
"In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the cost of importing corn in Japan skyrocketed, leaving the farm looking for a different way to feed the cattle. \u2014 Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report , 28 June 2022",
"Many officials and trainers have also lauded Thompson\u2019s coaching and playbook for preparing players for the next level and Mitchell is no different . \u2014 Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al , 28 June 2022",
"In other words, this pattern is a little different : the politics of social conservatism are surging, without a discernible cultural movement toward traditionalism. \u2014 Benjamin Wallace-wells, The New Yorker , 28 June 2022",
"Democrats and those who lean toward the Democratic Party were four times more likely than Republicans and conservative-leaning people to say that someone\u2019s gender can be different than the one assigned to them at birth. \u2014 Matt Lavietes, NBC News , 28 June 2022",
"This means that the Covid-19 vaccine people in the US will get in the future will be different . \u2014 Jen Christensen, CNN , 28 June 2022",
"Hertsenberg, who has coached both brothers, said their games couldn\u2019t be more different . \u2014 James Weber, The Enquirer , 28 June 2022",
"Another social media management tool, Sprout Social, has a different way to find the best time to post on TikTok. \u2014 Daryl Perry, USA TODAY , 27 June 2022"
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"\u02c8di-f\u0259-r\u0259nt",
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"1551, in the meaning defined above":""
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": a drivetrain gear assembly connecting two collinear shafts or axles (such as those of the rear wheels of an automobile) and permitting one shaft to revolve faster than the other":[
"a locking rear differential"
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"Adjective",
"did away with differential pay scales for men and women doing the same work",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The lesser car's active differential pushes torque to the outside wheel during enthusiastic cornering, producing an entertaining sense of impending oversteer even short of the point at which the rear tires actually run out of grip. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 11 May 2022",
"While swapping is a crude way of masking data, differential privacy algorithms can be tuned to meet precise confidentiality needs. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The incentive program says hospitals that commit to ongoing capacity reporting will qualify for differential adjusted payment increases of 0.25%. \u2014 Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic , 12 Apr. 2022",
"And now, as the first refugees from Ukraine arrive, few places more vividly illustrate the differential treatment refugees are receiving. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Mar. 2022",
"The level of admissions selectivity was also associated with differential growth in application volume. \u2014 Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022",
"Thus, the 99 percent figure isn't representative of real-world use as an N95 mask's minimum filtration measurement of 95 percent (which does account for differential pressure, fit, leakage, and more). \u2014 Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica , 18 Dec. 2021",
"The Supreme Court has upheld the differential treatment of residents of Puerto Rico, ruling that Congress was within its power to exclude them from a benefits program that's available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. \u2014 Mark Sherman, ajc , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The Supreme Court has upheld the differential treatment of residents of Puerto Rico, ruling that Congress was within its power to exclude them from a benefits program that\u2019s available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. \u2014 Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Like the hatchback, the R wagon has a torque-biasing rear differential intended to sharpen cornering response, and European buyers can even pay extra to add a Drift mode\u2014a compellingly ludicrous option that our car didn't have. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 24 June 2022",
"Thankfully, these issues were easy to forgive and forget every time that V10 crackled while braking for a turn before the rear differential locked and the V10\u2019s flat torque curve shrieked away from each apex. \u2014 Karl Brauer, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Other standout features include rack and pinion steering, a four-wheel Baer disc brake system and a Shelby/Dana 44 rear differential . \u2014 Tori Latham, Robb Report , 23 May 2022",
"As a Black African boy in the UK, there are lot more serious problems faced by people than partial differential equations. \u2014 Rayna Reid, Essence , 20 May 2022",
"The Maverick will not be available with the locking rear differential present on the highest trim level of the Bronco Sport (the Badlands). \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 8 June 2021",
"Its +25 run differential topped the league and ranked third in all of baseball. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Their scoring differential of 12.5 points was the worst in the NFL. \u2014 Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic , 9 Apr. 2022",
"But really, the trick rear differential that the RS3 shares with the tamer S3 and Volkswagen Golf R is of most benefit on the track, as the stocky sedan's N\u00fcrburgring time of 7:40.8 convincingly suggests. \u2014 James Tate, Car and Driver , 1 June 2022"
],
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"borrowed from Medieval Latin differenti\u0101lis, from Latin differentia difference entry 1 + -\u0101lis -al entry 1":"Adjective",
"noun derivative of differential entry 1":"Noun"
},
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"1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
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"confuse",
"mistake",
"mix (up)"
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"\u2014 Sherwood Anderson"
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": to recognize or give expression to a difference":[
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": to undergo differentiation (see differentiation sense 3b )":[
"when the cells begin to differentiate"
]
},
"examples":[
"The only thing that differentiates the twins is the color of their eyes.",
"it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The traboules of the Croix-Rousse neighborhood in Lyon\u2019s 4th district \u2014 which differentiate themselves by the hilly landscape of the district and multistoried staircases \u2014 appeared later. \u2014 Lily Radziemski, Washington Post , 20 May 2022",
"The artist added a number to differentiate it from a song with a similar title from their former group. \u2014 Kris Holt, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"This match-three puzzler does little to differentiate itself from the likes of Bejeweled or Candy Crush. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 18 Apr. 2022",
"One of the many ways streaming platforms differentiate themselves from competitors is through their original content. \u2014 Sarah Toscano, PEOPLE.com , 21 Dec. 2021",
"Also planned are new rules to label meat as a U.S. product to differentiate it from meat raised in other countries. \u2014 Michael Lee, Fox News , 16 Oct. 2021",
"Pattillo mentioned the town of New Berlin, and how people began to stress the first syllable \u2014 New BER-lin \u2014 instead of the second to differentiate it from its German counterpart. \u2014 Annie Mattea, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 28 Sep. 2021",
"Walker never proved to be a great fit with the Celtics, lacking defensively and not being an impressive enough scorer to differentiate himself from the likes of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. \u2014 Frank Urbina, USA TODAY , 24 Aug. 2021",
"But index funds are becoming an ever cheaper commodity, putting pressure on Vanguard to find other ways to differentiate itself from rivals. \u2014 Dawn Lim, WSJ , 14 July 2021"
],
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"1814, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
},
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"probably borrowed from Medieval Latin differenti\u0101tus, past participle of differenti\u0101re \"to distinguish\" (New Latin in mathematical sense), verbal derivative of Latin differentia difference entry 1":""
"Put a little differently , Judge\u2019s massive improvement in this area puts him where Alvarez was - before his own massive improvement this season. \u2014 Tony Blengino, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"What are the findings from the data that suggest players should do something differently ",
"Or, put slightly differently , the assumption is that believing is the real core of what being religious is. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 June 2022",
"Put differently , a bump to 512GB might also help Samsung justify a price increase for the new Fold 4. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 22 June 2022",
"All of that changed in 2018 when the Trump administration tried to do things differently . \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 20 June 2022",
"Anyway, in life but especially in cooking, there are no true universal essentials: Every house, every restaurant, every cook does things a little differently . \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
"This is an opportunity for local innovators to do things differently , said Mr. Melo, who has fought in court for over a decade to protect whistleblowers\u2019 data despite the government repeatedly demanding JamiiForums hand it over. \u2014 Kim Harrisberg And Menna A. Farouk, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 June 2022",
"Well, life coach Lakeisha Dixon Jones recently got married and decided to do things differently . \u2014 Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence , 1 June 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"\u02c8di-f\u0259rnt-",
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"The sports program and foundation offers a dozen different sporting events for differently abled athletes, plus instruction about modeling, acting and public speaking.",
"\u2014 Lynnette Hintze",
"\u2014 sometimes objected to as an awkward or condescending euphemism \u2026 the #saytheword campaign to urge both the media and everyday speakers to use the words disabled and disability rather than mealy-mouthed euphemisms such as differently abled \u2026 \u2014 Ellen Samuels"
]
},
"examples":[
"won a gold metal in the Paralympics, an international Olympic competition for the differently abled",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It\u2019s not very common to see characters who are differently abled in these kinds of narratives. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 9 June 2022",
"Organizations should also work closely with individuals who are knowledgeable about accessibility to better understand policies and practices that need to be adopted or amended to better accommodate those who are differently abled . \u2014 Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021",
"An accessible workplace is one that prioritizes needs and unique support systems of employees who are differently abled . \u2014 Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021",
"This effort includes bringing hackers, academics, differently abled individuals, and people from all ethnic backgrounds to create new solutions. \u2014 Dan Reilly, Fortune , 16 Nov. 2021",
"Announces the creation of the Ed Asner Family Center, which supports people who are differently abled . \u2014 CNN , 30 Aug. 2021",
"The situation is even more complicated for mothers of children who are differently abled and need around-the-clock care. \u2014 Jana Cholakovska, refinery29.com , 26 Aug. 2021",
"The result: Every person on this list has a pay-it-forward mindset and is working to solve some of society\u2019s biggest issues, including healthcare access for all, food security, rights for the differently abled , and much more. \u2014 Maggie Mcgrath, Forbes , 7 July 2021",
"Finding activities the whole family will enjoy can be tough, especially when everyone is differently abled . \u2014 Eve Sneider, Wired , 4 June 2021"
"borrowed from French, \"difficult,\" going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin difficilis \u2014 more at difficulty":""
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"We were asked lots of difficult questions.",
"I had to make a very difficult decision.",
"We'll be hiking over difficult terrain.",
"It's more difficult than it sounds.",
"I found myself in a difficult position.",
"Some difficult days lie ahead of us.",
"These changes will make life difficult for everyone involved.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With Thursday morning\u2019s news that the Trojans and Bruins are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten Conference, travel and working with athletes\u2019 class schedules may prove more difficult on road trips given the Big Ten\u2019s location. \u2014 Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"However, the last few miles of moving applications to the cloud prove much more difficult and expensive than in the early days of the cloud, and moving is much more risky now. \u2014 Peter Bendor-samuel, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Older adults with limited incomes may need to make difficult choices about what expenses to cover and may choose to prioritize health care expenses over food expenses. \u2014 Debra Brucker, The Conversation , 27 June 2022",
"Rising prices for food, fuel and rent are making life increasingly difficult for many New Zealanders, and an explosion of gang violence has shocked suburbanites not used to worrying much about their safety. \u2014 New York Times , 27 June 2022",
"Cost of materials and supply chain issues have made the rebuild difficult , but the couple is determined to return, hopefully in the next month. \u2014 Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic , 26 June 2022",
"That may prove difficult given the situation landlocked Afghanistan finds itself in today. \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, Chicago Tribune , 22 June 2022",
"That may prove difficult given the situation Afghanistan finds itself in today. \u2014 Fazel Rahman Faizi, The Christian Science Monitor , 22 June 2022",
"The issue has been a point of contention between Democrats, who are reluctant to preempt potentially stronger state measures, and Republicans, who worry about a patchwork of laws nationwide making compliance difficult for businesses. \u2014 Cristiano Lima, Washington Post , 22 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, probably back-formation from difficulte difficulty":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8di-fi-(\u02cc)k\u0259lt",
"\u02c8di-fi-\u02cck\u0259lt"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for difficult hard , difficult , arduous mean demanding great exertion or effort. hard implies the opposite of all that is easy. farming is hard work difficult implies the presence of obstacles to be surmounted or puzzles to be resolved and suggests the need of skill or courage. the difficult ascent of the mountain arduous stresses the need of laborious and persevering exertion. the arduous task of rebuilding",
"synonyms":[
"arduous",
"Augean",
"backbreaking",
"challenging",
"demanding",
"effortful",
"exacting",
"formidable",
"grueling",
"gruelling",
"hard",
"heavy",
"hellacious",
"herculean",
"killer",
"laborious",
"moiling",
"murderous",
"pick-and-shovel",
"rigorous",
"rough",
"rugged",
"severe",
"stiff",
"strenuous",
"sweaty",
"tall",
"testing",
"toilsome",
"tough",
"uphill"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223545",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
]
},
"difficultness":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": the quality or state of being difficult":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172117",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"difficulty":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": controversy , disagreement":[
"unable to resolve their difficulties"
],
": embarrassment , trouble":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural financial difficulties"
],
": objection":[
"made no difficulty in granting the request"
],
": something difficult : impediment":[
"encountering difficulties along the way"
],
": the quality or state of being hard to do, deal with, or understand : the quality or state of being difficult":[
"underestimated the difficulty of the task",
"has difficulty reading",
"climbs stairs with difficulty"
]
},
"examples":[
"She underestimated the difficulty of saving so much money.",
"the many difficulties that he encountered on the road from poor orphan to head of a major corporation",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The difficulty bomb has been pushed a few times as Ethereum developers prepare for the merge. \u2014 Taylor Locke, Fortune , 30 June 2022",
"Instead, maneuvering our bodies toward and away from the cable machine can manipulate the difficulty level of the cable curl, allowing for a few additional reps from different positions without ever having to reduce the cable load. \u2014 Jeff Tomko, Men's Health , 13 June 2022",
"The airline has had difficulty training new pilots quickly enough to ramp up its operations to meet demand. \u2014 Kelly Yamanouchi, ajc , 1 June 2022",
"Keohan, of the State Police union, believes troopers have had greater difficulty controlling crowds because of a breakdown in respect for police officers in recent years. \u2014 Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com , 29 May 2022",
"Food retailers have had difficulty fully extricating themselves from the country. \u2014 Jacob Bogage, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
"They were asked to match or find letters in a test with increasing difficulty levels. \u2014 Julie Jargon, WSJ , 14 May 2022",
"Infected animals have high fevers, red or blotchy skin, diarrhea and vomiting, coughing, difficulty breathing and weakness, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 May 2022",
"What isn\u2019t a laughing matter, though, is the game\u2019s steep difficulty curve, which of course has suffered obligatory comparisons to that of other Soulslike titles, including Bloodborne, Nioh, and of course, the titular Demon\u2019s Souls. \u2014 Mitch Wallace, Forbes , 13 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English difficulte, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French difficult\u00e9, borrowed from Latin difficult\u0101t-, difficult\u0101s, from difficilis \"hard to do, troublesome, intractable\" (from dif-, probably assimilated form of dis- dis- + facilis \"easy, accommodating\") + -t\u0101t-, -t\u0101s -ty \u2014 more at facile":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8di-fi-(\u02cc)k\u0259l-t\u0113",
"\u02c8di-fi-\u02cck\u0259l-t\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"adversity",
"asperity",
"hardness",
"hardship",
"rigor"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-034531",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"diffidence":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After some initial diffidence , Biden seems to have helped lead the West into a response to Russia's aggression that neither validates assaults on a weaker neighbor's sovereignty nor unleashes World War III. \u2014 W. James Antle Iii, The Week , 2 Mar. 2022",
"By the time the final act rolls around, Lamb approaches the idea that there\u2019s a price that must be paid with a shrugging diffidence rather than impending doom. \u2014 Alison Willmore, Vulture , 9 Oct. 2021",
"By the time the final act rolls around, \u2018Lamb\u2019 approaches the idea that there\u2019s a price that must be paid with a shrugging diffidence rather than impending doom. \u2014 Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 8 Oct. 2021",
"The asymmetry between the strategic single focus of the Christian right and the secular majority\u2019s diffidence in confronting claims to religious privilege explains a good deal: political victory goes to those who try harder. \u2014 Linda Greenhouse, The New York Review of Books , 1 July 2021",
"And the former President's quasi-endorsement of Abrams reveals the diffidence among party leaders about how to proceed. \u2014 Michael Warren, CNN , 28 Sep. 2021",
"The asymmetry between the strategic single focus of the Christian right and the secular majority\u2019s diffidence in confronting claims to religious privilege explains a good deal: political victory goes to those who try harder. \u2014 Linda Greenhouse, The New York Review of Books , 1 July 2021",
"The asymmetry between the strategic single focus of the Christian right and the secular majority\u2019s diffidence in confronting claims to religious privilege explains a good deal: political victory goes to those who try harder. \u2014 Linda Greenhouse, The New York Review of Books , 1 July 2021",
"Rowdy because of the ebullience of the two Black women\u2014Loreen, originally from Jamaica, and Wanda, from Liberia\u2014and fitful because of Artung, who is Chinese, and Lucing and Flavia, both Filipina and with a diffidence that is almost familial. \u2014 Han Ong, The New Yorker , 6 Sep. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English dyffidence, borrowed from Latin diff\u012bdentia, from diff\u012bdent-, diff\u012bdens \"distrustful, diffident \" + -ia -ia entry 1":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8di-f\u0259-d\u0259n(t)s",
"-f\u0259-\u02ccden(t)s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082606",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"diffident":{
"antonyms":[
"extroverted",
"extraverted",
"immodest",
"outgoing"
],
"definitions":{
": distrustful":[],
": hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence":[],
": reserved , unassertive":[]
},
"examples":[
"Being suspicious of conventions, demotic equals were often at a loss in their daily encounters: shall one act diffident or clamant of one's rights",
"Whatever made him diffident at the prospect of having a military strike ordered in his defense, he kept it to himself. \u2014 George Stephanopoulos , Newsweek , 15 Mar. 1999",
"\"It's Indianapolis 500,\" Andrew said with a polite smile, pleasing me with his diffident correction. \u2014 Camille Minichino , The Lithium Murder , 1999",
"\u2026 a boy of 8 or 13, gazing foursquare at the camera, diffident but showing off, petulant but vulnerable \u2026 \u2014 Walker Percy , New York Times Book Review , 11 Oct. 1987",
"She was diffident about stating her opinion.",
"for someone who makes a living performing for other people, the actress is remarkably diffident in real life",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Earl is quiet and diffident , except to express surprisingly right-wing politics. \u2014 Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
"But others will see a diffident official response to the attack and will want their children defended by people who know and care about them: their teachers, neighbors, families, and themselves. \u2014 W. James Antle Iii, The Week , 27 May 2022",
"Critics marveled at the intimacy this apparently diffident figure could create. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Klosterman\u2019s appraisal of the \u201990s\u2019 legacy, while limited in some ways (there could have been more about hip-hop, for example, which Klosterman admits), is an engaging, nuanced and literate take on the alternately dynamic and diffident decade. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a Social Democrat, has been a diffident figure so far. \u2014 New York Times , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon trade off the lead female roles, playing the ambitious Regina and her diffident sister-in-law, Birdie. \u2014 Alexis Soloski, New York Times , 29 June 2017",
"Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon trade off the lead female roles, playing the ambitious Regina and her diffident sister-in-law, Birdie. \u2014 Alexis Soloski, New York Times , 29 June 2017",
"Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon trade off the lead female roles, playing the ambitious Regina and her diffident sister-in-law, Birdie. \u2014 Alexis Soloski, New York Times , 29 June 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, borrowed from Latin diff\u012bdent-, diff\u012bdens \"distrustful, lacking in confidence,\" from present participle of diff\u012bdere \"to lack confidence (in), have no trust (in),\" from dif-, assimilated form of dis- dis- + f\u012bdere \"to trust, have confidence (in),\" going back to Indo-European *b h ei\u032fd h - \"trust, entrust\" \u2014 more at faith entry 1":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8di-f\u0259-d\u0259nt",
"-\u02ccdent"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for diffident shy , bashful , diffident , modest , coy mean not inclined to be forward. shy implies a timid reserve and a shrinking from familiarity or contact with others. shy with strangers bashful implies a frightened or hesitant shyness characteristic of childhood and adolescence. a bashful boy out on his first date diffident stresses a distrust of one's own ability or opinion that causes hesitation in acting or speaking. felt diffident about raising an objection modest suggests absence of undue confidence or conceit. modest about her success coy implies a pretended shyness. put off by her coy manner",
"synonyms":[
"backward",
"bashful",
"coy",
"demure",
"introverted",
"modest",
"recessive",
"retiring",
"self-effacing",
"sheepish",
"shy",
"withdrawn"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-025052",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
]
},
"diffraction":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The processes of reflection, refraction, and diffraction of light can produce some really interesting things in the sky. \u2014 Marshall Shepherd, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"As a result, the shadow appears surrounded by a spectacular rainbow halo caused by the diffraction of light. \u2014 Kathleen Rellihan, Outside Online , 14 May 2022",
"By using x-ray diffraction , Klavko figured out ways to get a very detailed look at very small, very thin layers of crystal materials. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Forbes , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Hold it up to the light, see light itself broken down within the shining layers\u2014reflection, refraction, diffraction . \u2014 Greg Delanty, The Atlantic , 2 Mar. 2022",
"Ourmazd\u2019s Wisconsin team, led by research scientist Ahmad Hosseinizadeh, used a machine learning algorithm to extract unprecedentedly precise information from the experimental x-ray diffraction data. \u2014 Karmela Padavic-callaghan, Wired , 10 Dec. 2021",
"Cloud iridescence occurs when small water droplets or small ice crystals scatter the sun's light through a process called diffraction . \u2014 Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living , 1 July 2021",
"Khan pointed out a group of students trying to figure out if the wavelength of light will impact a laser's diffraction into water. \u2014 Brittany Trang, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 15 June 2021",
"The odd top-like shape, West said, might be attributed to diffraction spikes from the glare, similar to someone taking a picture of a flashlight shining directly into a camera lens. \u2014 Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1672, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from New Latin diffr\u0101cti\u014dn-, diffr\u0101cti\u014d (Medieval Latin, \"action of breaking in pieces\"), from Latin diffrag-, variant stem of diffringere, diffrangere \"to break up, break apart, shatter\" (from dif-, assimilated form of dis- dis- + frangere \"to break\") + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at break entry 1":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"di-\u02c8frak-sh\u0259n",
"dif-\u02c8rak-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124112",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"diffraction disk":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": spurious disk":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105139",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"diffraction grating":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": grating sense 3":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The arrangement splits and diffracts light into several beams in different directions in an optical concept known as diffraction grating . \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 Dec. 2021",
"The basic idea is to pass the light through a diffraction grating \u2014a bunch of very tiny parallel slits. \u2014 Rhett Allain, Wired , 8 Oct. 2021",
"The beam was split because of the glass slide, a diffraction grating with thousands of tiny slits etched into it. \u2014 Brittany Trang, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 15 June 2021",
"The colors are from the chocolate (not any ingredient or coating) diffracting light after being forcefully molded onto a diffraction grating in vacuum. \u2014 Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine , 27 May 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1857, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103125",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"diffractometer":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an instrument for analyzing the structure of a usually crystalline substance from the scattering pattern produced when a beam of radiation or particles (such as X-rays or neutrons) strikes it":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"When Elizabeth Sooby, a nuclear materials physicist and assistant professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, finally re-entered her lab after months away, the X-ray diffractometer was leaning ineffectually on its table. \u2014 Alia Malik, ExpressNews.com , 8 June 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1909, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"diffract + -o- + -meter":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"di-\u02ccfrak-\u02c8t\u00e4-m\u0259-t\u0259r"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133436",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"diffuse":{
"antonyms":[
"compact",
"concise",
"crisp",
"pithy",
"succinct",
"terse"
],
"definitions":{
": being at once verbose and ill-organized":[
"a diffuse report from the scene of the earthquake"
],
": extend , scatter":[
"diffusing their ideas throughout the continent"
],
": not concentrated or localized":[
"diffuse lighting",
"diffuse sclerosis"
],
": to pour out and permit or cause to spread freely":[
"a drop of blue dye diffused in a glass of water"
],
": to spread out or become transmitted especially by contact":[
"The civilization diffused westward."
],
": to spread thinly or wastefully":[
"a government in which power is diffused"
],
": to undergo diffusion":[
"heat from the radiator diffusing throughout the room"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The forest was filled with a soft, diffuse light.",
"a diffuse speech that took a great deal of time to make a very small point",
"Verb",
"The heat from the radiator diffuses throughout the room.",
"The heat was diffused throughout the room.",
"The photographer uses a screen to diffuse the light.",
"an area of diffused light",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"First, there are two ultra- diffuse galaxies that appear to be satellite members of a massive group dominated by NGC 1052: DF2 and DF4. \u2014 Ethan Siegel, Forbes , 22 June 2021",
"In Los Angeles County, the impacts of the pandemic have been relatively diffuse , with millions of residents suffering and grieving in isolation across a famously vast sprawl. \u2014 Matthew Bloch, New York Times , 29 Jan. 2021",
"In large part, that\u2019s because the CO2 in power plant emissions is relatively diffuse . \u2014 Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz , 13 Aug. 2020",
"Kraftwerk\u2019s studio albums have been sampled liberally (by Jay-Z, Afrika Bambaataa, Coldplay), but its influence feels even more diffuse and profound. \u2014 Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker , 6 May 2020",
"Like one of the smooth wood sculptures inside, its solid form twists and in some cases fractures, opening up large skylights that bring diffuse illumination into the galleries. \u2014 Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2020",
"In the United States, a younger and more diffuse population means the peak comes a bit later and doesn't rise as high per capita, but the larger population means that over 2 million people end up dead. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 17 Mar. 2020",
"Artificial light includes both direct lighting, such as street lights and commercial signs, and skyglow, a more diffuse illumination that spreads beyond urban centers and can be brighter than a full moon. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 3 Feb. 2020",
"The image captures a wide array of phenomena; some fall under the category of halos, while the more diffuse shadings closer to the moon are from a corona. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Jan. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This will help the fridge diffuse heat better and run more efficiently. \u2014 Mimi Montgomery, Washington Post , 28 June 2022",
"Stay calm, rational and collected by adding the neurochemical oxytocin to diffuse the situation: Take deep breaths with full exhalation to regulate your blood pressure, reduce your fear response and uncover the opportunities. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"Head coach Monty Williams tried to diffuse the Suns\u2019 humbling loss, instead attempting to take the blame rather than placing it on the players. \u2014 Dj Siddiqi, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"Recently, a handful of galaxies have been identified that are dim and diffuse , and appear to have relatively little dark matter. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 18 May 2022",
"Andy eventually came backstage in an attempt to diffuse the argument. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 10 May 2022",
"Commonly, a kanoun (brazier) is used to gently diffuse the heat. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Blending with a Beautyblender or your fingers works well too, particularly to diffuse a silky, cream blush. \u2014 Emily Rekstis, Allure , 22 Apr. 2022",
"These are the warmest areas of the body, which help to diffuse the scent molecules. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, \"dispersed, verbose (of speech or writing),\" borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French diffus, borrowed from Latin diff\u016bsus \"spread over a wide area, (of writing) extensive, verbose,\" from past participle of diffundere \"to pour out over a wide surface, spread, extend, squander\" \u2014 more at diffuse entry 2":"Adjective",
"Middle English, in past participle diffusid, borrowed from Latin diff\u016bsus, past participle of diffundere \"to pour out over a wide surface, spread out, extend, squander,\" from dif-, assimilated form of dis- dis- + fundere \"to pour, shed\" \u2014 more at found entry 5":"Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"di-\u02c8fy\u00fcs",
"di-\u02c8fy\u00fcz",
"dif-\u02c8y\u00fcs",
"dif-\u02c8y\u00fcz"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for diffuse Adjective wordy , verbose , prolix , diffuse mean using more words than necessary to express thought. wordy may also imply loquaciousness or garrulity. a wordy speech verbose suggests a resulting dullness, obscurity, or lack of incisiveness or precision. the verbose position papers prolix suggests unreasonable and tedious dwelling on details. habitually transformed brief anecdotes into prolix sagas diffuse stresses lack of compactness and pointedness of style. diffuse memoirs that are so many shaggy-dog stories",
"synonyms":[
"circuitous",
"circumlocutory",
"garrulous",
"logorrheic",
"long-winded",
"pleonastic",
"prolix",
"rambling",
"verbose",
"windy",
"wordy"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040035",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"diffuse nebula":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": any of the numerous luminous or dark formations or irregularly distributed dust and gas seen within the Milky Way galaxy and in other spiral galaxies but not including the planetary nebulae":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-203705",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"diffuse placenta":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a placenta made up of villi diffusely scattered over almost the whole surface of the chorion (as in whales, swine, and horses)":[]
"a diffuse report from the scene of the earthquake"
],
": extend , scatter":[
"diffusing their ideas throughout the continent"
],
": not concentrated or localized":[
"diffuse lighting",
"diffuse sclerosis"
],
": to pour out and permit or cause to spread freely":[
"a drop of blue dye diffused in a glass of water"
],
": to spread out or become transmitted especially by contact":[
"The civilization diffused westward."
],
": to spread thinly or wastefully":[
"a government in which power is diffused"
],
": to undergo diffusion":[
"heat from the radiator diffusing throughout the room"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The forest was filled with a soft, diffuse light.",
"a diffuse speech that took a great deal of time to make a very small point",
"Verb",
"The heat from the radiator diffuses throughout the room.",
"The heat was diffused throughout the room.",
"The photographer uses a screen to diffuse the light.",
"an area of diffused light",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"First, there are two ultra- diffuse galaxies that appear to be satellite members of a massive group dominated by NGC 1052: DF2 and DF4. \u2014 Ethan Siegel, Forbes , 22 June 2021",
"In Los Angeles County, the impacts of the pandemic have been relatively diffuse , with millions of residents suffering and grieving in isolation across a famously vast sprawl. \u2014 Matthew Bloch, New York Times , 29 Jan. 2021",
"In large part, that\u2019s because the CO2 in power plant emissions is relatively diffuse . \u2014 Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz , 13 Aug. 2020",
"Kraftwerk\u2019s studio albums have been sampled liberally (by Jay-Z, Afrika Bambaataa, Coldplay), but its influence feels even more diffuse and profound. \u2014 Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker , 6 May 2020",
"Like one of the smooth wood sculptures inside, its solid form twists and in some cases fractures, opening up large skylights that bring diffuse illumination into the galleries. \u2014 Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2020",
"In the United States, a younger and more diffuse population means the peak comes a bit later and doesn't rise as high per capita, but the larger population means that over 2 million people end up dead. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 17 Mar. 2020",
"Artificial light includes both direct lighting, such as street lights and commercial signs, and skyglow, a more diffuse illumination that spreads beyond urban centers and can be brighter than a full moon. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 3 Feb. 2020",
"The image captures a wide array of phenomena; some fall under the category of halos, while the more diffuse shadings closer to the moon are from a corona. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Jan. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This will help the fridge diffuse heat better and run more efficiently. \u2014 Mimi Montgomery, Washington Post , 28 June 2022",
"Stay calm, rational and collected by adding the neurochemical oxytocin to diffuse the situation: Take deep breaths with full exhalation to regulate your blood pressure, reduce your fear response and uncover the opportunities. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"Head coach Monty Williams tried to diffuse the Suns\u2019 humbling loss, instead attempting to take the blame rather than placing it on the players. \u2014 Dj Siddiqi, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"Recently, a handful of galaxies have been identified that are dim and diffuse , and appear to have relatively little dark matter. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 18 May 2022",
"Andy eventually came backstage in an attempt to diffuse the argument. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 10 May 2022",
"Commonly, a kanoun (brazier) is used to gently diffuse the heat. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Blending with a Beautyblender or your fingers works well too, particularly to diffuse a silky, cream blush. \u2014 Emily Rekstis, Allure , 22 Apr. 2022",
"These are the warmest areas of the body, which help to diffuse the scent molecules. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, \"dispersed, verbose (of speech or writing),\" borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French diffus, borrowed from Latin diff\u016bsus \"spread over a wide area, (of writing) extensive, verbose,\" from past participle of diffundere \"to pour out over a wide surface, spread, extend, squander\" \u2014 more at diffuse entry 2":"Adjective",
"Middle English, in past participle diffusid, borrowed from Latin diff\u016bsus, past participle of diffundere \"to pour out over a wide surface, spread out, extend, squander,\" from dif-, assimilated form of dis- dis- + fundere \"to pour, shed\" \u2014 more at found entry 5":"Verb"
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"di-\u02c8fy\u00fcs",
"di-\u02c8fy\u00fcz",
"dif-\u02c8y\u00fcs",
"dif-\u02c8y\u00fcz"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for diffuse Adjective wordy , verbose , prolix , diffuse mean using more words than necessary to express thought. wordy may also imply loquaciousness or garrulity. a wordy speech verbose suggests a resulting dullness, obscurity, or lack of incisiveness or precision. the verbose position papers prolix suggests unreasonable and tedious dwelling on details. habitually transformed brief anecdotes into prolix sagas diffuse stresses lack of compactness and pointedness of style. diffuse memoirs that are so many shaggy-dog stories",
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"circuitous",
"circumlocutory",
"garrulous",
"logorrheic",
"long-winded",
"pleonastic",
"prolix",
"rambling",
"verbose",
"windy",
"wordy"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021316",
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
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},
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"compact",
"concise",
"crisp",
"pithy",
"succinct",
"terse"
],
"definitions":{
": being at once verbose and ill-organized":[
"a diffuse report from the scene of the earthquake"
],
": extend , scatter":[
"diffusing their ideas throughout the continent"
],
": not concentrated or localized":[
"diffuse lighting",
"diffuse sclerosis"
],
": to pour out and permit or cause to spread freely":[
"a drop of blue dye diffused in a glass of water"
],
": to spread out or become transmitted especially by contact":[
"The civilization diffused westward."
],
": to spread thinly or wastefully":[
"a government in which power is diffused"
],
": to undergo diffusion":[
"heat from the radiator diffusing throughout the room"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The forest was filled with a soft, diffuse light.",
"a diffuse speech that took a great deal of time to make a very small point",
"Verb",
"The heat from the radiator diffuses throughout the room.",
"The heat was diffused throughout the room.",
"The photographer uses a screen to diffuse the light.",
"an area of diffused light",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"First, there are two ultra- diffuse galaxies that appear to be satellite members of a massive group dominated by NGC 1052: DF2 and DF4. \u2014 Ethan Siegel, Forbes , 22 June 2021",
"In Los Angeles County, the impacts of the pandemic have been relatively diffuse , with millions of residents suffering and grieving in isolation across a famously vast sprawl. \u2014 Matthew Bloch, New York Times , 29 Jan. 2021",
"In large part, that\u2019s because the CO2 in power plant emissions is relatively diffuse . \u2014 Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz , 13 Aug. 2020",
"Kraftwerk\u2019s studio albums have been sampled liberally (by Jay-Z, Afrika Bambaataa, Coldplay), but its influence feels even more diffuse and profound. \u2014 Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker , 6 May 2020",
"Like one of the smooth wood sculptures inside, its solid form twists and in some cases fractures, opening up large skylights that bring diffuse illumination into the galleries. \u2014 Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2020",
"In the United States, a younger and more diffuse population means the peak comes a bit later and doesn't rise as high per capita, but the larger population means that over 2 million people end up dead. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 17 Mar. 2020",
"Artificial light includes both direct lighting, such as street lights and commercial signs, and skyglow, a more diffuse illumination that spreads beyond urban centers and can be brighter than a full moon. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 3 Feb. 2020",
"The image captures a wide array of phenomena; some fall under the category of halos, while the more diffuse shadings closer to the moon are from a corona. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Jan. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This will help the fridge diffuse heat better and run more efficiently. \u2014 Mimi Montgomery, Washington Post , 28 June 2022",
"Stay calm, rational and collected by adding the neurochemical oxytocin to diffuse the situation: Take deep breaths with full exhalation to regulate your blood pressure, reduce your fear response and uncover the opportunities. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"Head coach Monty Williams tried to diffuse the Suns\u2019 humbling loss, instead attempting to take the blame rather than placing it on the players. \u2014 Dj Siddiqi, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"Recently, a handful of galaxies have been identified that are dim and diffuse , and appear to have relatively little dark matter. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 18 May 2022",
"Andy eventually came backstage in an attempt to diffuse the argument. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 10 May 2022",
"Commonly, a kanoun (brazier) is used to gently diffuse the heat. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Blending with a Beautyblender or your fingers works well too, particularly to diffuse a silky, cream blush. \u2014 Emily Rekstis, Allure , 22 Apr. 2022",
"These are the warmest areas of the body, which help to diffuse the scent molecules. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 Apr. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
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"Middle English, \"dispersed, verbose (of speech or writing),\" borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French diffus, borrowed from Latin diff\u016bsus \"spread over a wide area, (of writing) extensive, verbose,\" from past participle of diffundere \"to pour out over a wide surface, spread, extend, squander\" \u2014 more at diffuse entry 2":"Adjective",
"Middle English, in past participle diffusid, borrowed from Latin diff\u016bsus, past participle of diffundere \"to pour out over a wide surface, spread out, extend, squander,\" from dif-, assimilated form of dis- dis- + fundere \"to pour, shed\" \u2014 more at found entry 5":"Verb"
},
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"di-\u02c8fy\u00fcs",
"di-\u02c8fy\u00fcz",
"dif-\u02c8y\u00fcs",
"dif-\u02c8y\u00fcz"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for diffuse Adjective wordy , verbose , prolix , diffuse mean using more words than necessary to express thought. wordy may also imply loquaciousness or garrulity. a wordy speech verbose suggests a resulting dullness, obscurity, or lack of incisiveness or precision. the verbose position papers prolix suggests unreasonable and tedious dwelling on details. habitually transformed brief anecdotes into prolix sagas diffuse stresses lack of compactness and pointedness of style. diffuse memoirs that are so many shaggy-dog stories",
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"circuitous",
"circumlocutory",
"garrulous",
"logorrheic",
"long-winded",
"pleonastic",
"prolix",
"rambling",
"verbose",
"windy",
"wordy"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030653",
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"verb"
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"diffuser":{
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": a device (such as a reflector) for distributing the light of a lamp evenly":[],
": a device (such as slats at different angles) for deflecting air from an outlet in various directions":[],
": a device for reducing the velocity and increasing the static pressure of a fluid passing through a system":[],
": a screen (as of cloth or frosted glass) for softening lighting (as in photography)":[],
": one that diffuses : such as":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But don\u2019t rely on a diffuser for your every day or every week drying method. \u2014 Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping , 17 June 2022",
"Boasting an aggressive sporty face with a huge open grille and upslanted headlights, the tail end gets a stylish carbon-fiber diffuser with large dual exhaust tips. \u2014 Peter Lyon, Forbes , 28 May 2022",
"The idea is that each sculpture will have an olfactory element \u2014 Yi, for instance, has adapted a lantern made of kelp originally exhibited at the Venice Biennale to function as a diffuser . \u2014 New York Times , 24 May 2022",
"The taillights, meanwhile, feature three cylindrical tubes that looks like the glowing afterburners of a fighter jet and sit below an aggressive rear diffuser . \u2014 Caleb Miller, Car and Driver , 19 May 2022",
"In addition to new quad exhaust pipes, Aston has fit a new lip spoiler on the upper wing and bolted on a substantial lower rear diffuser , both sculpted and channeled, that extends beyond the exhaust pipes. \u2014 Michael Harley, Robb Report , 4 May 2022",
"Some of us want nine solid hours of sleep in a room with the golden trifecta: a humidifier, an air purifier, and a diffuser . \u2014 Glamour , 26 Apr. 2022",
"If not and you\u2019re someone who uses incense or a diffuser , give it a go. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Nov. 2021",
"As drivers learned when dipping below the apron at Auto Club Speedway earlier this season, the likelihood of cutting a tire or breaking the diffuser is all but certain. \u2014 Cole Cusumano, The Arizona Republic , 13 Mar. 2022"
],
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"1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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": the softening of sharp outlines in an image":[],
": the spread of cultural elements from one area or group of people to others by contact":[],
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"the diffusion of knowledge"
],
": transmission of light through a translucent material : scattering":[]
},
"examples":[
"the author's tendency toward diffusion makes the novel a tedious read",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Being microscopic facilitates diffusion , the way in which bacteria transport molecules within their single-cell bodies and exchange nutrients and waste with their surroundings. \u2014 Sumeet Kulkarni, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"Two other important research advances driving recent momentum in visual synthetic data are diffusion models and neural radiance fields (NeRF). \u2014 Rob Toews, Forbes , 12 June 2022",
"Pores on the surface of eggs allow the diffusion of water, oxygen and carbon dioxide, and the orientation, density and number of pores on the eggs of living animals can reveal whether they are laid in open nests or underground. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 17 Apr. 2022",
"But studies at the industry and company levels, tapping data that ranges from Census Bureau business surveys to online job listings, show the pattern of technology diffusion and the obstacles. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"The big advantage of groups in that context is the diffusion of responsibility for failures. \u2014 Heather Wishart-smith, Forbes , 3 Jan. 2022",
"Then, a second neural network, called a diffusion model, creates the image and generates the pixels needed to realize these features. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Apr. 2022",
"That Mikhail also owned his Night, from 1880, might speak to his diffusion but also to his catholicity. \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 26 Feb. 2022",
"But what looked to some like the magnanimous diffusion of progress looked to others like theft. \u2014 The New Yorker , 14 Mar. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
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"Middle English diffusioun \"outpouring (of speech),\" borrowed from Late Latin diff\u016bsi\u014dn-, diff\u016bsi\u014d \"pouring out (of liquids), watering of the eyes, abundance\" (Latin, \"geniality\"), from Latin diffud-, variant stem of diffundere \"to pour out over a wide surface, spread out, extend\" + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at diffuse entry 2":""
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"dif-\u02c8y\u00fc-zh\u0259n",
"di-\u02c8fy\u00fc-zh\u0259n"
],
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"circumlocution",
"diffuseness",
"garrulity",
"garrulousness",
"logorrhea",
"long-windedness",
"periphrasis",
"prolixity",
"redundancy",
"verbalism",
"verbiage",
"verboseness",
"verbosity",
"windiness",
"wordage",
"wordiness"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185509",
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"adjective",
"noun"
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"differential gear":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": differential sense 3a":[]
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The highly complicated timepiece offers a sky dance on two levels and is one of the most accurate tourbillon timepieces on the market thanks to two oscillators with differential gear mechanisms. \u2014 Roberta Naas, Forbes , 25 Oct. 2021",
"The other feature incorporates a differential gear on the axle, which allows the wheels to spin at different speeds. \u2014 Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics , 9 Sep. 2020",
"Showa manufactures differential gears , shafts and other drivetrain components along with shock absorbers and steering systems. \u2014 Shiho Takezawa, Bloomberg.com , 29 Oct. 2019",
"Some machines will have an axle with a differential gear , which allows the wheels to spin at different speeds, making turning easier. \u2014 Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics , 23 Oct. 2019"
"Light is diffracted when it passes through a prism.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The telescope sits right on the edge of the sunflower\u2019s shadow, where the petals bend and diffract the few photons of light that get through. \u2014 Chris Wright, Wired , 4 Jan. 2022",
"The structures diffract colors of light differently and set up interference effects. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021",
"The structures diffract colors of light differently and set up interference effects. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021",
"The structures diffract colors of light differently and set up interference effects. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021",
"The smoke plumes also diffract light, causing a hazy appearance in the sky and reducing visibility of distant objects, the department said. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 28 July 2021",
"The structures diffract colors of light differently and set up interference effects. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021",
"The structures diffract colors of light differently and set up interference effects. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021",
"The structures diffract colors of light differently and set up interference effects. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021"
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"history_and_etymology":{
"back-formation from diffraction":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1803, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-161439"
},
"differential equation":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":{
": an equation containing differentials or derivatives of functions \u2014 compare partial differential equation":[]
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Long\u2019s idea was to build a computer simulation that would model each of the hundred and fifty-odd steps in photosynthesis as a differential equation . \u2014 Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker , 6 Dec. 2021",
"This gives us a differential equation \u2014a mathematical relationship between the rate of change of one quantity and some other quantities. \u2014 Eugenia Cheng, WSJ , 3 June 2021",
"The impetus this time was the self-duality equation, a nonlinear differential equation that arises in quantum field theory. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 4 Mar. 2021",
"Just how can a box of gears, cams, racks, and pins handle ballistics calculations based on differential equations with dozens of variables in real time",
"Physicists have a lot of experience in dealing with dynamical systems modelling, differential equations , and computer/ data scientists can analyse the data that is available. \u2014 Bhavya Dore, Quartz India , 8 Apr. 2020",
"The Langlands program relates prime number values of polynomial equations to spectra from the differential equations studied in analysis and geometry. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 20 Mar. 2018",
"Five of them will be taking college courses in differential equations , abstract algebra and discrete mathematics as 10th-graders at Pasadena High School this fall. \u2014 Jay Mathews, Washington Post , 6 July 2019",
"Another plaintiff, Nick Venner, seventeen, dons headphones and begins solving differential equations on his laptop. \u2014 Julia Felsenthal, Vogue , 21 Mar. 2019"
],
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"first_known_use":{
"1704, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-164514"
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"differential fertility":{
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"noun"
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": variation in fertility of different groups or classes in the population":[
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-184231"
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"differential diagnosis":{
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"noun"
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": the distinguishing of a disease or condition from others presenting with similar signs and symptoms":[]
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Physicians and historians of medicine have long bickered over a differential diagnosis of Tiny Tim\u2019s unspecified illness, with guesses ranging from cerebral palsy to rickets to renal tubal acidosis. \u2014 Natalie Shure, The New Republic , 20 Dec. 2021",
"Multiple sclerosis is often diagnosed by ruling out other conditions; physicians are then able to form a differential diagnosis of what is causing the symptoms. \u2014 Jack Guy, CNN , 11 Aug. 2021",
"Medically speaking, even in a pandemic, ball pain demands attention because of the vast differential diagnosis that includes threats to life or limb. \u2014 Robert Lurvey, Wired , 8 Apr. 2020",
"The differential diagnosis varies from worrisome possibilities such as a UTI, to diabetes or even a spinal cord injury or infection. \u2014 Daniel R. Taylor, Philly.com , 1 June 2018"
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1829, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195050"
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"differential duties":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":{
": duties imposed unequally on the same products according to the sources of or methods of getting these products":[]
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"noun"
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": a branch of mathematics concerned chiefly with the study of the rate of change of functions with respect to their variables especially through the use of derivatives and differentials":[]
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The technology converts images of math problems from basic arithmetic to differential calculus into text and characters that computers can use to spit out answers. \u2014 Derek Newton, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"Two thousand years after Zeno, the founders of differential calculus solved the riddle of instantaneous speed. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 3 Apr. 2019",
"His work -- which included the development of differential calculus and integral calculus -- helped lay the groundwork for the computer and smartphone technology used in today's society. \u2014 Mitchell Peters, Billboard , 1 July 2018",
"In 17 years of formal education, I had only ducked out of one class, that being differential calculus . \u2014 Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 May 2018",
"The key is to personalize an individual\u2019s education, even in preschool: If someone is a whiz at differential calculus but can\u2019t discern between her pronouns and her prepositions, maybe moving her out of the 11th grade entirely isn\u2019t the best move. \u2014 Chris Weller, Newsweek , 16 Jan. 2014",
"Math covers general mathematics, geometry and an introduction to differential calculus . \u2014 Karen Zurawski, Houston Chronicle , 15 Feb. 2018",
"To talk to Lysenko was like trying to explain differential calculus to a man who did not know his 12-times table. \u2014 Sam Kean, The Atlantic , 19 Dec. 2017",
"Imagine acing differential calculus and then failing geometry. \u2014 Justin Chang, latimes.com , 19 Oct. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1702, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-211547"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": irregularity or diversity of form : lack of conformity":[]
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"(\u02c8)di\u02c8f\u022frm\u0259t\u0113"
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"Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French difformit\u00e9 , from Medieval Latin difformitat-, difformitas , from difformis + Latin -itat-, -itas -ity":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-214517"
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"noun"
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"differentiation of Latin into vernaculars"
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": modification of body parts for performance of particular functions":[],
": the sum of the processes whereby apparently indifferent (see indifferent sense 7 ) or unspecialized cells, tissues, and structures attain their adult form and function":[],
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"How can leaders nurture differentiation in a maturing healthcare tech market",
"That same differentiation is at play between the familiar espresso martini and Jason Percival\u2019s Rise & Shine at the Banks Fish House in Back Bay. \u2014 Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com , 17 May 2022",
"The essential ingredient to a strong brand presence is effective differentiation . \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Enabling strategic business goals, continuous differentiation , and industry leadership in product innovation, customer experience, sustainability, and digital assets. \u2014 Randy Bean, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"Other images included examples to show the height differentiation between Casey White and Vicky White in relation to each other, as well as the vehicle they are believed to be driving. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 5 May 2022",
"In a real blow to the Pixel's differentiation , one rep told Wave7 that he's sold Pixels to people who came in looking for Galaxy S22 models when Samsung's flagship line was sold out. \u2014 Sascha Segan, PCMAG , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Isn\u2019t some measure of risk a prerequisite for innovation, differentiation and distinction",
"One of my favorite features of the OnePlus 8 Pro was the killer macro camera, which allowed for dramatically different photos, providing a real point of differentiation for the camera. \u2014 Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica , 18 Apr. 2022"
],
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"borrowed from New Latin differenti\u0101ti\u014dn-, differenti\u0101ti\u014d, from Medieval Latin differenti\u0101re \"to distinguish, differentiate \" + Latin -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-233036"
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"noun"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-012605"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": a branch of mathematics using calculus to study the geometric properties of curves and surfaces":[]
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Local differential geometry , global topology and analysis are different aspects of geometry. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 4 Mar. 2021",
"Here, Is\u2019 mastery of differential geometry came into play. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 4 Mar. 2021",
"Is\u2019 expertise in differential geometry and analysis. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 4 Mar. 2021",
"The first Bourbaki text was meant to be about differential geometry , which reflected the tastes of some of the group\u2019s early members, luminaries like Henri Cartan and Andr\u00e9 Weil. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 9 Nov. 2020",
"Mirzakhani\u2019s research connects to many areas of mathematics, including differential geometry , complex analysis and dynamical systems. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 12 Aug. 2014",
"Gauss -- whose full name is Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss -- made significant contributions to many fields of mathematics and science, including algebra, number theory, differential geometry , geophysics, magnetic fields and optics. \u2014 Taylor Weatherby, Billboard , 30 Apr. 2018"
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"1877, in the meaning defined above":""
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"adjective"
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"noun",
"verb"
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"the difference between right and wrong"
],
": an instance of being unlike or distinct in nature, form, or quality":[
"noted the differences in color and texture"
],
": a characteristic that distinguishes one from another or from the average":[
"\u2026 an absolute gentleman, full of the most excellent differences \u2026",
"\u2014 William Shakespeare"
],
": the element or factor that separates or distinguishes contrasting situations":[
"Timing is often the difference between success and failure."
],
": distinction or discrimination in preference":[],
": disagreement in opinion : dissension":[],
": an instance or cause of disagreement":[
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],
": a significant change in or effect on a situation":[
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],
": differentiate , distinguish":[
"\u2026 every individual has something that differences it from another \u2026",
"\u2014 John Locke"
]
},
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"\u02c8di-f(\u0259-)r\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8di-f\u0259rn(t)s",
"\u02c8di-fr\u0259ns",
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"dissimilitude",
"distance",
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"people who cannot difference God's will from their own selfish desires and prejudices",
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"Prior to serving in the Senate, Cassano had been driven for more than three decades to make a difference in local government, first winning election to local office in 1977. \u2014 Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
"This funding was given to the city to help make a difference in areas of need. \u2014 Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online , 20 June 2022",
"Big payouts from local governments and corporations can make a difference in how Black people are treated. \u2014 Fortune , 18 June 2022",
"According to a new study, exercising in the morning can make a big difference in the effectiveness of the workout, especially for women. \u2014 Ebony Williams, ajc , 13 June 2022",
"Single adults receive up to either $4,000 or $6,000 in assistance and families get an allocation depending on their size; the program is analyzing whether higher amounts make a difference in results. \u2014 Emily Alpert Reyesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 12 June 2022",
"Martinez\u2019s shot helped make the difference in a 4-3 victory against the Mariners. \u2014 Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"Some experts emphasized the value of school security technology, noting that extra lines of defense can make a difference in preventing or slowing a potential attack. \u2014 Max Zahn, ABC News , 11 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But that\u2019s 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. \u2014 Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press , 2 Mar. 2018",
"For the days closest to the equinox, the Harvest Moon rise occurs between 30 and 35 minutes difference each day, as opposed to the normal 50 minutes through most of the rest of the year. \u2014 Richard Tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com , 5 Oct. 2017"
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"Unsure of his identity, unable to differentiate between reality and fiction (or insanity), he\u2014and we\u2014start to lose the thread of the plot. \u2014 Merve Emre, The New Yorker , 4 July 2022",
"What\u2019s more, silver seems to be able to differentiate between good bacteria and bad bacteria, leaving the all-important skin microbiome intact. \u2014 Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report , 21 June 2022",
"In order to differentiate between the doses intended for young children and older age groups, the vials will have different colored caps and labels: a dark blue cap with a magenta label for Moderna\u2019s and a maroon cap and label for Pfizer\u2019s. \u2014 Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News , 18 June 2022",
"The traboules of the Croix-Rousse neighborhood in Lyon\u2019s 4th district \u2014 which differentiate themselves by the hilly landscape of the district and multistoried staircases \u2014 appeared later. \u2014 Lily Radziemski, Washington Post , 20 May 2022",
"The artist added a number to differentiate it from a song with a similar title from their former group. \u2014 Kris Holt, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"This match-three puzzler does little to differentiate itself from the likes of Bejeweled or Candy Crush. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 18 Apr. 2022",
"One of the many ways streaming platforms differentiate themselves from competitors is through their original content. \u2014 Sarah Toscano, PEOPLE.com , 21 Dec. 2021",
"Also planned are new rules to label meat as a U.S. product to differentiate it from meat raised in other countries. \u2014 Michael Lee, Fox News , 16 Oct. 2021"
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"The effect of her being on those around her was incalculably diffusive . \u2014 New York Times , 30 Apr. 2020",
"The right of suffrage was much more diffusive in the Northern than the Southern States; and the latter could have no influence in the election on the score of the Negroes. \u2014 Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune , 2 Mar. 2020",
"The push to involve every corner of the space often has an unintentionally diffusive effect. \u2014 Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com , 13 Mar. 2018",
"The same basic phenomenon, called double- diffusive convection, creates layers of water in the ocean. \u2014 Joanna Klein, New York Times , 12 Dec. 2017",
"Of course, Calvin Klein the fashion mega-house is strong as ever with a cult figure, Raf Simons, at the helm and many still-successful diffusive branches\u2014underwear, jeans, home, fragrance. \u2014 Lili G\u00f6ksenin, GQ , 26 Oct. 2017"
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