as in deviations
a turning away from a course or standard
we'll regard this relapse as just a brief detour on your road to recovery from substance abuse
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as in bypasses
to avoid by going around
we had to detour the construction zone in order to get to the stadium
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Recent Examples of detours
Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
No specific detours are set up but police will be available to direct traffic.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Delays and occasional detours on both highways should be anticipated.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
His early musical influences were mostly rockabilly; his later listening took detours through punk and glam and blues.
—Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The City of Indianapolis also has a tool that shows current and upcoming closures and detours within its boundaries.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Sparks will fly as the cosmos shakes things up — disruption and detours force us to see what (and who) is really worth our time and energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Our control tower solutions help predict and mitigate disruptions that could lead to inefficient, high-emission detours.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
From California to Florida, these seven detours favor the road less traveled — destinations that may not rack up as many hashtags, but hold their own with standout sights, strong local flavor, and often with fewer crowds and fresher stories.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Drivers should be aware of detours for sections of Loop 101 and Loop 303 over the weekend.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
No specific detours are set up but police will be available to direct traffic.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Delays and occasional detours on both highways should be anticipated.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
His early musical influences were mostly rockabilly; his later listening took detours through punk and glam and blues.
—Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The City of Indianapolis also has a tool that shows current and upcoming closures and detours within its boundaries.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Sparks will fly as the cosmos shakes things up — disruption and detours force us to see what (and who) is really worth our time and energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Our control tower solutions help predict and mitigate disruptions that could lead to inefficient, high-emission detours.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
From California to Florida, these seven detours favor the road less traveled — destinations that may not rack up as many hashtags, but hold their own with standout sights, strong local flavor, and often with fewer crowds and fresher stories.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detours
Noun
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Her mini-tour, Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things, has not had major deviations in the set list.—
Chandler Boese,
Kansas City Star,
4 Oct. 2025
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These temperature and precipitation deviations are based on averages (or normals) derived from data provided by government meteorological agencies, data that is updated every ten years, still the Old Farmer’s Almanac claims only 80 percent accuracy.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The expansion includes a new three-lane roadway that bypasses North Harbor Drive and delivers drivers to Terminals 1 and 2 as well as parking garages.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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This type of prompt injection bypasses human awareness and targets the AI's decision-making directly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even in states whose policy deviates from the CDC, each pharmacy can set its own boundaries on who can be vaccinated, and individual pharmacists may fear liability for vaccinating pregnant customers, Groves said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Uncut Gems star's ensemble deviates from his signature style, which typically includes oversize T-shirts, hoodies and shorts, as well as stylish sneakers.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Two of Grammy-winning worship collective Maverick City Music‘s members, Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine, have announced their departures from the group.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As long as Lagway avoids turnovers, the Gators will have a chance in the fourth quarter to steal a big SEC win.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Supporting Jones with a stingy defense and a run-heavy offense that ensures balance and avoids placing too much pressure on the quarterback’s shoulders, Steichen has the Colts atop the AFC South standings with a 3-1 record.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Penn State’s season turns into a nightmare This is an unfathomable result for the Nittany Lions, who just eight days ago were considered national championship contenders.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pine straw turns brown fairly quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This gambit circumvents the notorious way that measurements destroy quantumness.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the Free Speech Coalition said companies might still be liable if a user in a state requiring age verification circumvents geographic targeting with a VPN.—
Jasmine Mithani,
Them.,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because that pendulum swings the other way, too.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Libra season swings you back and forth, packing your schedule.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Detours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detours. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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