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
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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Equally important, treat deviations from your targets with rigor.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Each component must perform within narrow tolerances, particularly at extended distances where minor deviations can significantly affect accuracy.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The difference is Giannis could be entering the final year of his contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The obsession with a hundred has something to do with our attraction to round numbers, but, at that speed, every mile per hour does make a difference.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The existing political infrastructure has no way of accommodating migration on the coming scale, which will evacuate departure economies, and overwhelm destination societies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Though the Republican staffers’ departures are unrelated, their simultaneous exits leave Garcia with one less bridge to the Hill at a moment when US-Africa policy can least afford the disruption.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
18 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 19 May. 2026.
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