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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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
Noun
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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My complaint team failed because of variation in knowledge, the risk shifts in the new reality to successfully applying that knowledge, to recognizing deviations and asking why?—
George Pesansky,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While there are multiple factors behind these differences, Crew stressed the need to better address these health disparities.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new findings suggest these differences extend beneath the surface into the moon's interior.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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At his best, Doughty could offset the departures of Gavrikov and Jordan Spence better than Brian Dumoulin and Cody Ceci can.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The depth chart stands at 51 players following the departures of Campbell and Johnson.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Divergences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergences. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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