digresses

present tense third-person singular of digress
as in wanders
to speak or write about something that is different from the main subject being discussed He digressed so often that it was hard to follow what he was saying. If I can digress for a moment, I'd like to briefly mention her earlier films.

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  • The steering wanders like a distracted Labrador, the ride quality is about as refined as a pogo stick on a gravel driveway, and wind noise makes the cabin sound like you’re trapped inside a tent during a storm.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Adrian wanders off to find Alt-Adrian and discovers a new best friend.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
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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
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  • Balenciaga strays away from a more experimental fashion approach the maison has been pushing under Demna, but also under its founder.
    Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician whose support was key to Kennedy’s final confirmation, and Senator John Barrasso, a surgeon and the number two Republican in the Senate, who rarely strays from the party line.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Digresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digresses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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