1
as in divergency
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history
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as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism
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Recent Examples of divergence
Genetic divergence thresholds are commonly used in herpetology and broader taxonomy to evaluate whether a population represents a distinct species or merely a variant within an existing one.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The gecko showed at least 5% genetic divergence from related species — a meaningful gap when drawing the line between one species and another.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Major questions This divergence is a common story across a wide range of economic statistics in 2026.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Why 23% Genetic Divergence Matters DNA analysis found the new species had at least 23% genetic divergence from other related geckos.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The gecko showed at least 5% genetic divergence from related species — a meaningful gap when drawing the line between one species and another.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Major questions This divergence is a common story across a wide range of economic statistics in 2026.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Why 23% Genetic Divergence Matters DNA analysis found the new species had at least 23% genetic divergence from other related geckos.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
Noun
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The batteries will be equipped with sensors that detect any kind of temperature deviation.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Through continuous learning, the system adapts to complex environments over time, reducing path deviation and improving efficiency.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the Croatian’s two big stops were the difference between a point and nothing.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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The crack spread is the difference between the price of crude oil and the price of products produced from it, like gasoline.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ferreira, who appeared in the show's first two seasons, announced her departure from the series in 2022.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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So there’s an immediate potential role for him at right guard after the departure of Cole Strange.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Elvana Hammoud, 55, a diversity strategist, drives a Mach-E electric SUV as well as a Ford Raptor truck that costs $100 to fill up when gas is over $3.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The consolidation of two major studios, two major streaming services, two of the biggest employers of writers, would inevitably mean layoffs, fewer jobs for writers, less diversity of films and series, pressure on compensation for workers and higher prices for consumers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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