deviances

Definition of deviancesnext
plural of deviance

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deviations
Noun
  • Where spatial curvature is large, the deviations from straight-line paths are large, and the rate at which time passes can dilate significantly as well.
    Big Think, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Large deviations from this benchmark — either too much or too little sleep — were associated with worse insulin sensitivity.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Deviances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviances. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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