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as in separates
to go or move in different directions from a central point
at that point the road and the railroad tracks diverge
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Recent Examples of diverges
RedNotes users This is where WorkBuddy diverges sharply from many Western counterparts.
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Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But his account of the incident significantly diverges from there.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2026
This is where the ACP diverges most sharply from the USPSTF, which supports biennial screening starting at 40, and from the ACR and SBI, which recommend going annually from that age.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
This sinking motion diverges at the ocean surface and helps enhance the trade winds which blow from east to west.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
But Ciddi argued Turkey's current trajectory increasingly diverges from alliance priorities.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Where the story diverges is the way New Edition combined hip-hop, R&B, and old-school doo-wop to create new jack swing.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
This, fundamentally, is where our understanding of body and dance diverges from Rodin’s.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Kottikollon’s approach diverges sharply from Silicon Valley’s model, often defined by prescription-heavy biohacking and evangelized by the likes of Bryan Johnson.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But his account of the incident significantly diverges from there.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2026
This is where the ACP diverges most sharply from the USPSTF, which supports biennial screening starting at 40, and from the ACR and SBI, which recommend going annually from that age.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
This sinking motion diverges at the ocean surface and helps enhance the trade winds which blow from east to west.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
But Ciddi argued Turkey's current trajectory increasingly diverges from alliance priorities.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Where the story diverges is the way New Edition combined hip-hop, R&B, and old-school doo-wop to create new jack swing.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
This, fundamentally, is where our understanding of body and dance diverges from Rodin’s.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Kottikollon’s approach diverges sharply from Silicon Valley’s model, often defined by prescription-heavy biohacking and evangelized by the likes of Bryan Johnson.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverges
Verb
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The same fate likely awaits any presidential candidate who deviates from their line.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Now, Hilton rarely deviates from her signature look, of which long, perfectly curled or waved blonde hair is a key element.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by a double-sided masonry fireplace that anchors the entryway and separates it from a cozy sitting area and an open dining space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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One of the drones hit the roof of an apartment building in Galați, a town on the river Danube that separates Romania, Ukraine and Moldova.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Skau warned that as attention turns towards ameliorating the security crisis, resources should not be taken away from addressing the surging humanitarian needs, which include more than 5 million people who do not have enough to eat.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Your optimism helps others stay open, while your curiosity quickly finds the tweak that turns tension into teamwork.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over four seasons, FX's The Bear has been one of the best TV shows ever to explore how food connects us and divides us, featuring tremendous performances and surprising twists.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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The prospect of more drilling divides some Alaskans.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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