as in departure
a turning away from a course or standard
a memoir that was discovered to contain numerous deviations from fact
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Recent Examples of deviation
These temperature and precipitation deviations are based on averages (or normals) derived from data provided by government meteorological agencies, data that is updated every ten years, still the Old Farmer’s Almanac claims only 80 percent accuracy.
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Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Oct. 2025
Offensive deviation Through September, the Gators are averaging 22 points per game, ranking 100th nationally and last in the SEC.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
My complaint team failed because of variation in knowledge, the risk shifts in the new reality to successfully applying that knowledge, to recognizing deviations and asking why?
—George Pesansky, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Many disclosures still rely on proxy data, such as industry averages, which can result in deviations of 30-40% or more from real values.
—Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Oct. 2025
Offensive deviation Through September, the Gators are averaging 22 points per game, ranking 100th nationally and last in the SEC.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
My complaint team failed because of variation in knowledge, the risk shifts in the new reality to successfully applying that knowledge, to recognizing deviations and asking why?
—George Pesansky, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Many disclosures still rely on proxy data, such as industry averages, which can result in deviations of 30-40% or more from real values.
—Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deviation
Noun
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Following her departure from the New York Times in 2020, Weiss sought out a market for her television skills without success.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bain added that separation anxiety can be eased or prevented by gradually teaching canines to feel safe when alone, using enrichment such as toys or food puzzles, playing calming background noise, and keeping departures low-key.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your next destination is high atop a mountain to the north, but take a detour first into the adjacent port town of Sollér, known for its pottery and handmade textiles.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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With more time, detour west for a half-day into tiny Siloam Springs, home to a postcard-charming downtown and impressive kayak park (open year-round; just check the website for current river conditions).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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So far, the second half of the year has been marked by political and economic divergence in Europe.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2025
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This divergence can affect reputational capital, investor trust, and market positioning.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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His run late in the first half teed up Morris before Weah’s deflection pushed it wide of the goal.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The scale of that tragedy may be what makes Harris’s complaints seem so petty, however well founded many of them may be, and her deflection of responsibility so grating.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Deviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviation. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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