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
  • All too often, voices raised in the name of superpatriotism denounce honest divergences as akin to treason.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • Amid these transatlantic divergences, Belarus has been increasingly tied to Russia’s war-making capacity.
    — Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Definition of divergences
Noun
  • In short, despite occasional deviations from the script, most foundations have lacked expiration dates.
    — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • There are also significant deviations from US civilian law, said law professor Joshua Kastenberg on The Conversation.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
Definition of deviations
Noun
  • This guide draws on some of the key differences outlined by the New York Film Academy and industry sources to walk through each category.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • The results revealed the complexities of having debt while also spotlighting differences between generational cohorts.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of differences
Noun
  • The new movie makes several key departures from the ancient epic poem attributed to Homer.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Because some of my earliest departures happen before my neighborhood coffee shop or even the airport lounge opens, caffeine is a non-negotiable.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of departures
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