deviates 1 of 2

plural of deviate

deviates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deviate
as in turns
to change one's course or direction sailors forced to deviate from their course in order to avoid the storm

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Recent Examples of deviates
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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 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 The Act’s control over owners and clubs also deviates substantially from American practices and is chilling to investment. Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 There’s always a chance for a surprise cameo that deviates from the source material, but Choi Hyun-wook is not currently listed as a Season 2 cast member. Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Mar. 2025 Any policy that deviates from the central government’s could be seen as politically disloyal. Vivian Wang, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 If the system deviates from norms—perhaps because data quality has changed—the team investigates at once. Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Nickel Boys also deviates from traditional filmic language through the interstitial placement of archival footage. Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025 Admittedly, this column deviates a bit from Improving Investor Behavior, our typical personal finance topic. Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deviates
Verb
  • 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
  • Pine straw turns brown fairly quickly.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • While the series veers more toward the action side of things, stealth is also incredibly important.
    George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Because that pendulum swings the other way, too.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Libra season swings you back and forth, packing your schedule.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Powell’s cautious stance diverges from that of several colleagues on the Fed’s rate-setting committee.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The company says its results are based on strict benchmarking and a unique system design that diverges from much of the industry.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Deviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviates. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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