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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
Trump weighs in on Netanyahu criminal case Trump diverged from his prepared remarks to the Knesset to call on Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu, who faces three criminal charges.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The films diverged from his usual filmography, and Condon reveled in that.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
As the years went on, their paths diverged financially.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The team pieced together what’s known as a phylogenetic tree showing how different human species may have diverged from one another over the past 1 million years.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
In turn, these pairs of strangers, whose brain activity diverged as the discussion unfolded, also rated their conversations as more enjoyable.
—Emily Falk, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
There were some speeches from Federal Reserve governors as well as Chair Jerome Powell, but none diverged from previous policy statements.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
On Friday afternoon, the committee rejected a proposal that would have recommended that state and local jurisdictions require a prescription for the COVID-19 vaccine, but diverged from previous guidance on who should get the shot.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Some genetic studies suggest that the American lion diverged from the Eurasian cave lion lineage about 340,000 years ago, forming a unique North American branch of the lion family tree.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The films diverged from his usual filmography, and Condon reveled in that.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
As the years went on, their paths diverged financially.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The team pieced together what’s known as a phylogenetic tree showing how different human species may have diverged from one another over the past 1 million years.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
In turn, these pairs of strangers, whose brain activity diverged as the discussion unfolded, also rated their conversations as more enjoyable.
—Emily Falk, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
There were some speeches from Federal Reserve governors as well as Chair Jerome Powell, but none diverged from previous policy statements.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
On Friday afternoon, the committee rejected a proposal that would have recommended that state and local jurisdictions require a prescription for the COVID-19 vaccine, but diverged from previous guidance on who should get the shot.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Some genetic studies suggest that the American lion diverged from the Eurasian cave lion lineage about 340,000 years ago, forming a unique North American branch of the lion family tree.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverged
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Using the black nubuck base seen on 1990s looks including the black/red Playoffs and the Aqua colorway, the early 2000s Chrome look deviated from the colorful accents seen on those styles.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The move comes amid ongoing debate about funding for Ohio's public schools after the statehouse deviated from the bipartisan Fair School Funding Plan made four years prior with the passage of the 2026-27 state budget in June.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
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To complete the family meditation, Ben Stiller puts his own children, Ella (23) and Quinlin (20), on camera, as well as his wife, Christine Taylor, from whom he was separated for several years (the two reconciled during the pandemic).—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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With the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns all struggling to start the year, the Steelers have separated themselves from the rest of the AFC North.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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With one out in the second, Caleb Durbin sent a drive into left field that Kiké Hernandez turned into a triple when his diving attempt came up short.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Kings’ deal with Murray is a fair compromise between a new front office that didn’t draft Murray and a still-rising wing who just turned 25.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Her long blond ends drew a stark contrast to her faded brown roots, which were parted down the middle and brushed up in the back.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both women wore their hair parted down the center and in subtle waves that fell past their shoulders.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Brewers swung at only 25% of pitches out of the strike zone.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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Late drama stole the show at Gillette Stadium as emotions swung from frustration to elation and back again.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Scholars are perpetually divided.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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The situation is a potential turnaround from just six months ago, when Democrats and their allies were divided and despondent.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Their long, narrow wings and forked tails stand out against wispy clouds and the sun, which is surrounded by a bright halo.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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From a cap perspective, bonus money is spread across the lifetime of a contract, even if the money is forked over at once, allowing Jones to outspend his competition in part thanks to the Cowboys’ league-leading cash flow.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lady Annabel wore her privilege lightly, and in later years retreated to her home in Richmond, just outside London, enjoying her children, grandchildren and dogs away from the spotlight.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Following the release of his 1996 solo project Euphoria, Vincent retreated from public life.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Diverged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverged. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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