as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point the divarication of the various dialects of Latin that occurred with the decline of the Roman Empire

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Noun
  • Software configurability enables matching of transmit beam divergence to different receiver chip readout mode and formats.
    Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Some strategists on Wall Street think the many divergences within the market — between large caps and small caps, or value versus growth — make parts of the asset universe ripe for a comeback if the interest rate outlook improves, while limiting upside for others.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • Here are five strategic moves that can make the difference between enduring leadership and an early exit: Infrastructure CEOs must lead like entrepreneurs, not caretakers.
    Khaled Naja, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The trust fund used to make up the difference between what workers are paying in and what Social Security pays out in benefits is projected to run out of money in nine years.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • And the spectre of government investigations loomed large, as the Trump administration cracked down on schools with LGBTQ-inclusive policies and diversity programs.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Suspecting the delay was related to references to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the grant materials, Filippelli and his team revised the language, but the project was still terminated a few weeks later.
    Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Divarication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divarication. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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