1
as in divergency
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history
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as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism
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Recent Examples of divergence
Speculation that the deals are being planned has seen a remarkable divergence of stock market performance with investors following textbook advice of buying the targets and selling the bidders.
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Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In the divergence of these answers lies the company’s extraordinary legacy.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The divergence shows just how much uncertainty President Donald Trump has caused in his second term.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Ancient Frogs Survived Earth's Greatest Mass Extinction Event by Not Adapting
The Australian-South American Frog Separation
To be sure, the new study isn’t the first to investigate the divergence of the Australian and South American tree frogs.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In the divergence of these answers lies the company’s extraordinary legacy.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The divergence shows just how much uncertainty President Donald Trump has caused in his second term.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Ancient Frogs Survived Earth's Greatest Mass Extinction Event by Not Adapting
The Australian-South American Frog Separation
To be sure, the new study isn’t the first to investigate the divergence of the Australian and South American tree frogs.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
Noun
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Conservatives counter the state’s debt is still too high and that any deviation from savings practices is a road to fiscal chaos.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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For Patience, a sharp word or any deviation from her routine can be devastating and discombobulating.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Noun
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What’s the difference between a virtual safety car and an actual safety car?—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2025
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There are distinct differences in the metal leaching and profiles across all three brands, Poulin shared.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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As fans may recall, Berk announced his departure from the series in November 2023 after eight seasons.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The restaurant, open since 1996 and once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts, closed June 14 with the departure of operator Brenda Lester.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions, threatening workplace diversity efforts.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Population diversity continues to spread beyond Mecklenburg County, specifically within the Hispanic community in the suburbs, new census estimates show.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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