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
Conor McGill, CBS News, 31 May 2026
State transportation officials ask motorists to plan ahead and be prepared for the closure, followed detours and local laws on parking.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Short trips, new neighborhoods, unfamiliar cities, and cultural detours are all especially enjoyable from here through the end of the month.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Construction has meant road closures along Mill Street and Westport Road, forcing detours around where the two roads intersects to access Westport and its businesses.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Instead of dealing with link-in-bio workarounds, swipe-ups or detours through a third-party storefront, the loop closes inside the platform.
—Lauren Newman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Electronic messages will alert drivers to ramp and lane closures and detours.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Instead of worrying about parking lots, navigating traffic detours, or designating a driver, passengers can simply board the train and enjoy the ride alongside other fans headed to the same destination.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Stay flexible and embrace the detours, because the sun will join forces with change-maker Uranus today, adding a layer of electricity, impulsivity and unpredictability to the atmosphere.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Noun
Saturday drivers across Sacramento navigated detours through the heart of the city while crews completed critical work on the Business 80 bridge over the American River.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 31 May 2026
State transportation officials ask motorists to plan ahead and be prepared for the closure, followed detours and local laws on parking.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Short trips, new neighborhoods, unfamiliar cities, and cultural detours are all especially enjoyable from here through the end of the month.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Construction has meant road closures along Mill Street and Westport Road, forcing detours around where the two roads intersects to access Westport and its businesses.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Instead of dealing with link-in-bio workarounds, swipe-ups or detours through a third-party storefront, the loop closes inside the platform.
—Lauren Newman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Electronic messages will alert drivers to ramp and lane closures and detours.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Instead of worrying about parking lots, navigating traffic detours, or designating a driver, passengers can simply board the train and enjoy the ride alongside other fans headed to the same destination.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Stay flexible and embrace the detours, because the sun will join forces with change-maker Uranus today, adding a layer of electricity, impulsivity and unpredictability to the atmosphere.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detours
Noun
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Epitaxial growth of SiC on wafers requires temperatures above 2732°F and precise precursor chemistry; even small process deviations can generate micropipe defects that render devices inoperable.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The application calls for neighborhood development and site development permits for work within the public right of way fronting 1595 Coast Walk, including deviations to allow a new driveway and for two existing guest parking spaces to remain.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Vacuuming to waste bypasses the pool’s filter, sending the water and gunk straight out the drain hose.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Yeah, the issue here, Jonathan, is the statute that basically bypasses Congress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The same fate likely awaits any presidential candidate who deviates from their line.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Now, Hilton rarely deviates from her signature look, of which long, perfectly curled or waved blonde hair is a key element.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
18 May 2026
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At present, not many of those potential departures have developed.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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In addition to the departures at NIAID, 14 of the 27 institutes and centers within NIH are missing permanent directors.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
Verb
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But the Morneaults take a route that intentionally avoids passing by the storefront on the western entrance to Pratt Street.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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As a reminder, any candidate with more than 50% avoids a runoff.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Skau warned that as attention turns towards ameliorating the security crisis, resources should not be taken away from addressing the surging humanitarian needs, which include more than 5 million people who do not have enough to eat.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Your optimism helps others stay open, while your curiosity quickly finds the tweak that turns tension into teamwork.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Verb
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RevMed’s daraxonrasib cleverly circumvents this problem by acting as a molecular stickum.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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This funneling of men outside of the traditional health system circumvents the important step of appropriate medical workups.—
Denise Asafu-Adjei,
STAT,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The thought swings through her, like a burning stick through night air.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In one sequence, Atlas shifts its weight and swings its leg forward to guide a ball smoothly across the floor.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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“Detours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detours. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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