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as in deviated
to change one's course or direction
the deer abruptly diverged from its intended path the moment it spied the waiting lynx
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as in separated
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 diverged
Two Paths Toward the Same Problem After college, their paths diverged.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
More expensive oil has hurt airlines in particular because of the industry’s already big fuel bills, and stocks diverged in the industry following the latest profit reports.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
More expensive oil has hurt airlines in particular because of the industry’s big fuel bills, and stocks diverged in the industry following the latest profit reports.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Business, political, and tech leaders diverged on how dramatically AI will impact the global workforce.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
But its playoff résumé also diverged sharply, in a way that was unprecedented.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Eastern and western ancestries in Karelian Mesolithic dogs suggest that two lineages diverged during the Paleolithic.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images Markets across the Gulf region have diverged sharply since the Middle East conflict began, as investors traverse big swings in energy prices and markets remain rattled by geopolitical turmoil.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
That, Miranda decided in November, was where two tightly aligned paths diverged.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
More expensive oil has hurt airlines in particular because of the industry’s already big fuel bills, and stocks diverged in the industry following the latest profit reports.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
More expensive oil has hurt airlines in particular because of the industry’s big fuel bills, and stocks diverged in the industry following the latest profit reports.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Business, political, and tech leaders diverged on how dramatically AI will impact the global workforce.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
But its playoff résumé also diverged sharply, in a way that was unprecedented.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Eastern and western ancestries in Karelian Mesolithic dogs suggest that two lineages diverged during the Paleolithic.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images Markets across the Gulf region have diverged sharply since the Middle East conflict began, as investors traverse big swings in energy prices and markets remain rattled by geopolitical turmoil.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
That, Miranda decided in November, was where two tightly aligned paths diverged.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverged
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Footage shared on social media by Paraguayan outlet Radio Nanduti captured people screaming as the car deviated off course and flipped multiple times in the air before coming to a stop.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Davidson hasn’t deviated from his plan.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Amankora's lodges sit across five of Bhutan's most iconic valleys, carved into the eastern Himalayas and separated by high mountain passes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Data from Flightradar24 cited by ABC7 shows the planes were separated by about 475 feet vertically as their paths crossed.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Ricard turned this island into a whimsical microcosm of the good life—one filled with food, drink, creativit,y and communality—and now his descendants are continuing that spirit in partnership with the Zannier hotel group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Blanchette said the comment alarmed him and immediately turned his focus to Frew’s safety.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Following The Athletic’s reporting, the organization parted ways with Peter Soto, vice president of game presentation and fan experience.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Ujiri and the Raptors parted ways in 2025 after 12 years.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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The Blue Jays swung at just 18% of Detmers’ pitches that were out of the zone.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Before Denver swung a blockbuster trade for star receiver Jaylen Waddle.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Iran’s political spectrum has long been divided, with its leaders clashing over state policies and varying approaches to the West.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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All risked treason for backing a cause that deeply divided the colonists and even divided Benjamin Franklin from his son.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The company forked over $20 million in cash and voucher payments for consumers in the class-action suit and agreed to remove the terms from cereals that exceeded a certain sugar threshold.—
Heather Bushman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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On the walk back to the inn, Henry veered off the trail to pick up a fallen branch, gray and forked with one crisp leaf clinging obstinately on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Frank Sinatra entertained at his Twin Palms estate; Marilyn Monroe retreated here between films, and Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in an A-frame hideaway steps from downtown.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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After 20 minutes or so, the protesters retreated.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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“Diverged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverged. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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