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Recent Examples of deviating
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 May 2026
However, it was criticized by pacifists at home and China for deviating from Japan’s postwar self-defense only principle.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
But Apple has started deviating from this as of late, with the introduction of the eye-catching Cosmic Orange skin in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max last year.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2026
In Wacksman’s view, most people would benefit more from taking unexpected jobs or out-of-wheelhouse projects, rather than tying themselves to a strict, linear career path and never deviating.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Accordingly, the warring factions have competed to depict themselves as the true embodiment of MAGA and paint their rivals as undermining Trump or deviating from his precepts.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
It’s suddenly seemed like deviating from the plan in the name of competing for the Stars and Stripes was a real possibility.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
On the flip side, deviating from perfection—not landing the lead in a school play or getting hormonal acne—registers as a personal humiliation rather than an inevitable part of growing up and being human.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 Mar. 2026
Dim Sum Night at Arcadia PC Arcadia is deviating from its usual menu to offer a special night of Dim Sum.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Charles Melton sweetly dedicated an award to his wife and newborn daughter, deviating from his famously private nature.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 May 2026
However, it was criticized by pacifists at home and China for deviating from Japan’s postwar self-defense only principle.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
But Apple has started deviating from this as of late, with the introduction of the eye-catching Cosmic Orange skin in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max last year.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2026
In Wacksman’s view, most people would benefit more from taking unexpected jobs or out-of-wheelhouse projects, rather than tying themselves to a strict, linear career path and never deviating.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Accordingly, the warring factions have competed to depict themselves as the true embodiment of MAGA and paint their rivals as undermining Trump or deviating from his precepts.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
It’s suddenly seemed like deviating from the plan in the name of competing for the Stars and Stripes was a real possibility.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
On the flip side, deviating from perfection—not landing the lead in a school play or getting hormonal acne—registers as a personal humiliation rather than an inevitable part of growing up and being human.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 Mar. 2026
Dim Sum Night at Arcadia PC Arcadia is deviating from its usual menu to offer a special night of Dim Sum.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deviating
Adjective
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The Financial Stability Board recently warned that global banks hold at least hundreds of billions of dollars in direct and indirect exposure to private credit funds.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Begonias prefer bright, indirect light rather than full, intense sun.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
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But surviving in absolute uncertainty, turning from somebody to nobody at the age of forty-three, and starting everything from scratch in another language, seemed an affordable price to pay compared to being paralysed with fear or having to be brave all the time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Concrete dust clotted the air, turning the afternoon dark.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Yoo’s images circle back on themselves in pleasurably circuitous loops.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Nathan learned about the fate of a great-aunt, who was confined at Theresienstadt, and her grandson, who by a circuitous, ultimately tragic path is remembered by Catholics as a martyr.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Which is, in a roundabout way, how Colicchio ended up an investor in 30 companies.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Turn east onto McLeod, go right at the roundabout, turn left on Howell Road and make a right on Kirsten Road.—
Noah Daly
Updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The palette is simple, veering from cozy earth tones to bright whites.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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Search vibes Google’s more-AI-than-ever search experience is also veering into experiences that don’t really feel like a search engine.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
Verb
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In markets, Asian stocks are diverging while European futures are pointing firmly lower.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz closure and resulting gas price shocks became additional talking points for both sides, though from diverging perspectives.—
Chaewon Chung
April 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Deviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviating. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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