DEVIANCES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

deviances

noun

plural of deviance

as in deviations

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Poor execution leads to protocol deviations, delayed data availability, transcription errors and operational inefficiencies that increase risks.

— Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Our extended winter weather forecasts emphasize temperature and precipitation deviations from averages, or normals.

— Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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