digressing

verb

present participle of digress
as in wandering
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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  1. wandering
  2. deviating
  3. straying
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  • Before catching an afternoon game, grab some breakfast and take your time wandering through animal exhibits before heading to the stadium.
    — Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Tourists can enjoy wandering through this gem's stunning blue and white hilltop towns and tasting authentic, fresh Mediterranean food.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of wandering
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  • And with no hikes priced in by markets, deviating from this strategy seems unlikely.
    — Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor,Justina Lee,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 22 July 2026
  • Subaru redesigns its midsize SUV without deviating from winning formula.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of deviating
Verb
  • Some of those losses stemmed from carelessness, with his supreme confidence occasionally straying into casualness.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Although Martha’s thoughts are clouded by her desire to undo Anne’s condition, her section also abides by the terms of realism, never straying too far from what could be considered ordinary life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of straying
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