DIVERGENCIES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

divergencies

noun

plural of divergency

as in divergences

a movement in different directions away from a common point a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue

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as in deviations

a turning away from a course or standard a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted

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Noun

Today, other divergences are equally stark, such as China’s openness to international education and travel, alongside its rapid embrace of technology.

— Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
All too often, voices raised in the name of superpatriotism denounce honest divergences as akin to treason.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of divergences

Noun

Poor execution leads to protocol deviations, delayed data availability, transcription errors and operational inefficiencies that increase risks.

— Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Our extended winter weather forecasts emphasize temperature and precipitation deviations from averages, or normals.

— Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of deviations

Noun

Some differences between the 2004 plan for downtown and the 2026 plan for Crown Center jump out, including the number of projects and improvements listed.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
For more on the differences, see our guide to whether bank text codes are enough to protect you.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of differences

Noun

Some departures, like that of British drinks maker Diageo two years ago, have been in the form of divestment to a local operator that continues the business.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Fox News has managed through the departures of former primetime stars like Bill O’Reilly as well as Kelly and Carlson.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

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