as in perverts
a person who has sunk below the normal moral standard
a sleazy bar that seemed to be an informal clubhouse for deviates
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Recent Examples of deviates
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
The duo particularly split over the showrunner’s plan for season three which deviates from Martin’s source material in ways that Condal has suggested were pragmatic and necessary.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
This nail look deviates from the classic saccharine pinks associated with Valentine's Day and uses a cool-toned berry shade.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Panthers goaltending coach Robb Tallas maps out the goaltenders’ schedule for the season well in advance and rarely deviates from that plan.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
The episode delivers a surprising twist involving Thalia that deviates from Rick Riordan’s original mythology and sets up a grim reality for Percy as a looming war against Kronos approaches in Season 3.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Jeremiah Brent’s iteration for Crate & Barrel deviates from tradition with a version that allows all the light to pass through.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
The director's take deviates from Shelley's in its emphasis on forgiveness.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
The Disney performance, which typically runs on weekdays, deviates from the religious overtunes.
—Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
Bernthal tells me that Guirgis’s take on Dog Day Afternoon deviates from the film in key ways, such as fleshing out some of the more minor characters, including the bank staff, and going deeper on Sonny and Sal’s dynamic.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
The duo particularly split over the showrunner’s plan for season three which deviates from Martin’s source material in ways that Condal has suggested were pragmatic and necessary.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
This nail look deviates from the classic saccharine pinks associated with Valentine's Day and uses a cool-toned berry shade.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Panthers goaltending coach Robb Tallas maps out the goaltenders’ schedule for the season well in advance and rarely deviates from that plan.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
The episode delivers a surprising twist involving Thalia that deviates from Rick Riordan’s original mythology and sets up a grim reality for Percy as a looming war against Kronos approaches in Season 3.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Jeremiah Brent’s iteration for Crate & Barrel deviates from tradition with a version that allows all the light to pass through.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
The director's take deviates from Shelley's in its emphasis on forgiveness.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
The Disney performance, which typically runs on weekdays, deviates from the religious overtunes.
—Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deviates
Noun
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Nora Ephron for depressed perverts.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Also, what many now interpret as Kubrick’s exposé of elite perverts was, in fact, mostly Schnitzler’s doing.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If the world turns its back on eliminating these diseases, millions of people will be hurt by the boulder rolling back down.—
Philip Budge,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the fall, the foliage turns bright yellow, adding an extra boost of color as the growing season comes to an end.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But 16 did, including two found in the human dopamine neurons of the substantia nigra, a region of the brain that degenerates in Parkinson’s disease.—
Freda Kreier,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2026
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What should be a gripping thriller centered on new, uncharted technology and questionable loyalties degenerates into a jumbled mess.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Their finsta veers more into food finsta territory, as the singer shares their favorite eating experiences and bites.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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At this point, the joke veers into tangents.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tender early growth is vulnerable when the weather swings back to freezing.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Software swings Salesforce bounced last week following a sustained period of underperformance.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kottikollon’s approach diverges sharply from Silicon Valley’s model, often defined by prescription-heavy biohacking and evangelized by the likes of Bryan Johnson.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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However the new break-up plan diverges from an earlier promise where Ramaphosa said Eskom would be split into three standalone units, sparking uncertainty among some investors, noted South African newspaper Business Day.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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