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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2
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
The divergence between younger and older Americans happened suddenly.
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Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Apparel emerged as the high-risk frontier, showing the sharpest divergence to stand out as the most vulnerable category SOTF covered.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Analysts said the divergence reflects shifting demand, with renters gravitating toward relatively more affordable areas and neighborhoods with transit access, while higher-cost coastal markets adjust after pandemic-era rent surges.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
At the heart of the UAE’s new direction is an increasingly stark policy divergence with Saudi Arabia, the largest of the GCC states.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
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Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Apparel emerged as the high-risk frontier, showing the sharpest divergence to stand out as the most vulnerable category SOTF covered.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Analysts said the divergence reflects shifting demand, with renters gravitating toward relatively more affordable areas and neighborhoods with transit access, while higher-cost coastal markets adjust after pandemic-era rent surges.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
At the heart of the UAE’s new direction is an increasingly stark policy divergence with Saudi Arabia, the largest of the GCC states.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
Noun
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Medical research has historically treated the female body as a deviation from a male baseline, leaving critical gaps in understanding that have real-world consequences.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The only deviations from the hue can be found on the steel screws on the bezel, the titanium caseback and crown chip, and the white accents on the dial.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
Noun
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In practice, though, designing a policy that acts wisely on this difference is all but impossible.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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For Edison, junior Hayden Pham was a difference-maker throughout the match.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Many guests are juggling packed itineraries—pyramid visits, museum stops, Nile cruise transfers—and the staff are well practiced at coordinating drivers, guides, and early departures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The family of former WSL head coach Matt Beard raised concerns that his employment and departure from Burnley Football Club contributed to the decline in mental health, and ultimately, his death.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The task force has worked to identify a replacement name aligned with the college’s current priorities, including increasing diversity and choosing someone with direct ties to the institution.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Generational diversity can absolutely be an asset.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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