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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 once Palace began turning the screw in the second half, the gulf in quality showed.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Trade timing & outlook UAL recently crossed above its 200-day moving average near $101, with both the 1-month and 6-month trends turning bullish.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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But the shipments continued through ever-more circuitous routes, and used other nations as launchpads for RSF attacks.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Yoo’s images circle back on themselves in pleasurably circuitous loops.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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In a roundabout way, the country’s affluence might be contributing to its pessimism.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Consequently, the idea that institutions could potentially be veering away from meritocratic ideals can be very threatening.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Starting from the mountains of Mendocino County, the Russian River flows south toward Healdsburg and Windsor before veering west, through Sonoma County to the Pacific Ocean.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Verb
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By its end, there is even less coherence between the characters and plotlines, diverging into a few pages from the perspective of a desperately horny lesbian crab.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Capital-spending needs are diverging.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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“Deviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviating. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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