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as in divergencies
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 deviations
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 divergences
This is not to say there have been no divergences or tensions, particularly when Brazil has sought to pursue a more autonomous foreign policy.
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Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
The Statement of Economic Projections routinely reveals wide divergences among policymakers themselves.
—Garth Friesen, 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
Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
The Statement of Economic Projections routinely reveals wide divergences among policymakers themselves.
—Garth Friesen, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergences
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Many disclosures still rely on proxy data, such as industry averages, which can result in deviations of 30-40% or more from real values.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s because runners have frequently taken shortcuts and deviations that cut the swooping switchbacks near the peak’s base.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, employers consistently rank critical thinking, communication, and the ability to collaborate across differences as some of the most valuable workplace skills.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Speaking at a book reading in East Hampton, Bernstein recalled Redford's belief that the dynamic between the two reporters—their differences, tensions, and eventual trust—was central to the drama.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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His exit, which was was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, was part of a string of high-profile departures at Musk's AI startup.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The job reduction would be carried out so far as possible with voluntary departures and buyouts, the company said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Divergences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergences. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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