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divergencies

noun

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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  1. divergences
  2. deviations
  3. differences
  4. departures
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
  • This configuration is designed to remain operational despite manufacturing deviations and wear that develops during extended operation.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Poor execution leads to protocol deviations, delayed data availability, transcription errors and operational inefficiencies that increase risks.
    — Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of deviations
Noun
  • Fusion signatures face scrutiny The researchers also found temperature differences between the active reactor and a calibration device operating under comparable input-power conditions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In the context of Texas, these differences might not have mattered, since the Jews, like other citizens of the fast-growing state, were adept at absorbing immigrants.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of differences
Noun
  • These departures would have probably been excused had the show captured the imagination of the audience.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie join the cast after the departures of Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman.
    — Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of departures
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“Divergencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergencies. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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