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
The test was designed to simulate real traffic conditions with engineers embedding a series of sensors along the bridge to monitor stress, vibration and any deflection in the structure.
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Reeve said Williams led Minnesota in deflections, while also recording a career-high five steals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
There have been a handful of good plays, including a pass deflection.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Herbert completed 28 of 47 passes, both season highs, for 300 yards with one touchdown and one interception, a double deflection snared by Denver’s Brandon Jones.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Reeve said Williams led Minnesota in deflections, while also recording a career-high five steals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
There have been a handful of good plays, including a pass deflection.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Herbert completed 28 of 47 passes, both season highs, for 300 yards with one touchdown and one interception, a double deflection snared by Denver’s Brandon Jones.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflection
Noun
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But these past two games have been a stark deviation from that clean brand of football.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Screwing the MasterFrame 600’s graphics card brace to the lower edge of its open side was our only deviation from ordinary build practice.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Policy Forum previously reported 2012 was another high point for educator departures in Wisconsin, likely related to the 2011 passage of Act 10.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rather than having to track down ice at every turn, just pop this case and its TSA-compliant ice packs in the freezer prior to departure to keep your medication safe while in the air.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflection. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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