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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
Unlike its predecessor, the dining room is larger and chef Nick Curtola’s menu mostly sticks to Italian, with plenty of funky divergences.
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Both renditions were superb, though small divergences between them showed that Feldman’s seemingly monolithic style leaves room for individual approaches.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
In the cloud services market, 2026 is likely to be a year of nuance and divergences, as the influence of AI on the cloud services and infrastructure markets becomes more fine-grained.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
This is not to say there have been no divergences or tensions, particularly when Brazil has sought to pursue a more autonomous foreign policy.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 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
Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Both renditions were superb, though small divergences between them showed that Feldman’s seemingly monolithic style leaves room for individual approaches.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
In the cloud services market, 2026 is likely to be a year of nuance and divergences, as the influence of AI on the cloud services and infrastructure markets becomes more fine-grained.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
This is not to say there have been no divergences or tensions, particularly when Brazil has sought to pursue a more autonomous foreign policy.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 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,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the developer would have to go to the Advisory Plan Commission if the final plan has any deviations from the PUD.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But there are some differences.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to the National Center for State Courts, Connecticut ranks 21st in wages for general jurisdiction judges, but that slips to 42nd once adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Two departures are scheduled at 17 hours and 25 minutes, and one is scheduled at 17 hours and 40 minutes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cast departures are also possible, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Divergences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergences. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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