divergences

plural of divergence
1
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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2
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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Noun
  • This allows quality deviations to be found more quickly, which is intended to lead to less recalls down the line when products are already in customer hands, among other things.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The parents draw us into their earnest struggle to repress their horror at their children’s deviations from religious norms.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
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  • The departures of Gillespie, Rice, Gapare and Young leave Maryland with a depleted roster.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
  • One of the key departures, without a replacement, was backup quarterback Cooper Rush.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Divergences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergences. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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