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as in to separate
to go or move in different directions from a central point
at that point the road and the railroad tracks diverge
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Recent Examples of diverge
Their paths have dramatically diverged since.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Mamdani diverged from Democratic leaders by backing candidates who were unafraid to openly criticize Israel and advocate for ambitious economic policies.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Maintenance and daily upkeep differences Day-to-day upkeep is where the two approaches diverge most for the person actually living in the house.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Different regions, given their diverging strengths and interests, face different challenges.
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Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Mamdani diverged from Democratic leaders by backing candidates who were unafraid to openly criticize Israel and advocate for ambitious economic policies.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Maintenance and daily upkeep differences Day-to-day upkeep is where the two approaches diverge most for the person actually living in the house.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Different regions, given their diverging strengths and interests, face different challenges.
—
Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverge
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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And yet at the start of the Mass, a priest read aloud a statement justifying the consecrations as a necessary defense of the faith and criticizing how the Catholic Church today had deviated from tradition.
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This is not Copenhagen, which has wide boulevards where vehicles and bikes can be easily separated.
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The film tells the story of the tender yet destructive friendship between two 13-year-old boys who run away when they are threatened with being separated.
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Some critics on social media counter that the gatherings risk turning spirituality into spectacle, performance and commodity all at once.
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The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
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But the mom’s parting gift, a diary, provides opaque glimpses into her life with Alfonso in the mid-1980s.
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The body of her bouffant hair was parted over the left side of her head, with pieces tickling the top of her forehead.
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The revelation has divided Jefferson descendants for decades.
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The sale sees the property divided into three lots with two buildable, giving the opportunity to create a treasurable family compound in rural seclusion just a 30-minute drive from the island’s main towns.
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Flames raced through rows of vehicles at a Rancho Cordova salvage yard Friday evening, engulfing between 50 and 100 vehicles before more than 70 firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading to neighboring businesses.
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If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
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Owners today should expect to fork over 5 to 10 percent of their home’s value on initial landscaping, according to Oceanview Landscapes in Southampton.
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Georgia is one of dozens of states that could have to fork over millions of dollars to provide food aid to lower-income residents if officials don't cut down on payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Once again, Brazil’s midfield is quickly retreating towards their own goal as Morocco pile forward.
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Moreover, the shock of higher prices is still fresh in people's minds and may be coloring consumers' purchasing decisions, despite signs that prices should retreat further.
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“Diverge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverge. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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