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
Riley Moss had four pass deflections in his hardest matchup of the season, and was integral to Denver’s win, even if Shannon Sharpe feels otherwise.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
His speculative effort took a fortunate deflection off Yasin Ayari’s back before spinning into the net.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Gia Hinman had three hurries and three pass deflections for the Eagles, two of which came on fourth downs.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Woodson has started all seven games this season, recording 34 tackles, one pass deflection and a fumble recovery.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
His speculative effort took a fortunate deflection off Yasin Ayari’s back before spinning into the net.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Gia Hinman had three hurries and three pass deflections for the Eagles, two of which came on fourth downs.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Woodson has started all seven games this season, recording 34 tackles, one pass deflection and a fumble recovery.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflection
Noun
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Serving as a subtle deviation from her black outfit, the shoes were crafted from espresso brown velvet.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The low numbers set by the cap are another deviation.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Travelers who are planning to fly over the next week are encouraged to check the flight status before leaving home, arrive early for longer than usual security lines, and consider backup options before the departure day.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her departure adds to a growing list of Democrats, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi who plan to retire after this term.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflection. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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