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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
Zaniewska and Martinez’s approach to getting the best out of a common trait in their players also diverges.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 June 2026
RedNotes users This is where WorkBuddy diverges sharply from many Western counterparts.
—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
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 June 2026
RedNotes users This is where WorkBuddy diverges sharply from many Western counterparts.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverges
Verb
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That precedent deviates from the Fed major mandates and today is actually dangerous.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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The same fate likely awaits any presidential candidate who deviates from their line.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Verb
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At the back of the property, a wrought-iron fence separates the yard from the creek that gives Winding Creek Road its name.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Sigalet separates his clients into two categories.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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For a moment, the mood turns sour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 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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This essentially divides the matches into quarters, which is how American spectators prefer to mark the passage of time.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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There’s always at least one Love Island USA contestant who divides viewers, and for Season 8, that person is Melanie Moreno.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diverges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverges. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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