divergencies

plural of divergency
1
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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2
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
  • 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
  • The Statement of Economic Projections routinely reveals wide divergences among policymakers themselves.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Divergencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergencies. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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