States differ - so do these (6)

I believe the answer is:

tastes

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'do these' is the definition.
The definition suggests an adverb but the answer is not.

'states differ' is the wordplay.
'differ' indicates an anagram.
'states' is an anagram of 'TASTES'.

'so' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tastes that I've seen before include "Experiences" , "Likings as for food sensations" , "Savours or sensibilities" , "'Preferences, predilections (6)'" , "Eats a sample of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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