as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
a stern father who would not tolerate the slightest deflection from the strict moral code that he imposed on his children
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Recent Examples of deflection
Sam Bennett opened Game 1 with his deflection goal 3:44 into the game.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
Hughes was more upbeat about the deflection option available to drug users to avoid the criminal justice system.
—Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
As a corner, Hunter had 31 tackles, 11 pass deflections and four interceptions, anchoring Colorado’s defense.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Of course, there are other mitigation ideas that need to be demonstrated, the most effective deflection techniques.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
Hughes was more upbeat about the deflection option available to drug users to avoid the criminal justice system.
—Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
As a corner, Hunter had 31 tackles, 11 pass deflections and four interceptions, anchoring Colorado’s defense.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Of course, there are other mitigation ideas that need to be demonstrated, the most effective deflection techniques.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflection
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The Ramona Community Planning Group on May 1 unanimously approved a minor deviation that allows changes to Spirit of Joy’s original major use permit for their church project at the site, which fell through in 2021.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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This was a deviation from what happens in The Last of Us Part II video game, in which there is no town hall vote.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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In terms of potential additions to the leadership group following Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Alexis Mac Allister would be a popular choice.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Vacancies remain unfilled, and a combination of cuts ordered by the controversial Department of Government Efficiency, spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk, retirements and other departures has pared down the state’s top weather scientists.—
Alex Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflection. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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