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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
Powell’s cautious stance diverges from that of several colleagues on the Fed’s rate-setting committee.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The company says its results are based on strict benchmarking and a unique system design that diverges from much of the industry.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Every once in a while, Only Murders in the Building will shake things up with a one-off episode that diverges from the show’s usual style.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
But Cynthia’s vision diverges sharply from industry norms.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The version of the night’s events diverges from there, according to attorneys, who picked at each other’s arguments throughout the trial.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, Ozon diverges from the text in a few key places to offer a postcolonial reading of a novel that was published two decades before Algeria liberated itself from French rule.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Vince Gilligan reunites with his Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn for Pluribus, a sci-fi drama that diverges from his previous works.
—EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The company says its results are based on strict benchmarking and a unique system design that diverges from much of the industry.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Every once in a while, Only Murders in the Building will shake things up with a one-off episode that diverges from the show’s usual style.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
But Cynthia’s vision diverges sharply from industry norms.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The version of the night’s events diverges from there, according to attorneys, who picked at each other’s arguments throughout the trial.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, Ozon diverges from the text in a few key places to offer a postcolonial reading of a novel that was published two decades before Algeria liberated itself from French rule.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Vince Gilligan reunites with his Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn for Pluribus, a sci-fi drama that diverges from his previous works.
—EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverges
Verb
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Even in states whose policy deviates from the CDC, each pharmacy can set its own boundaries on who can be vaccinated, and individual pharmacists may fear liability for vaccinating pregnant customers, Groves said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Uncut Gems star's ensemble deviates from his signature style, which typically includes oversize T-shirts, hoodies and shorts, as well as stylish sneakers.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What separates good from great Three habits predict satisfaction more than any headline claim.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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To one side, a dual-sided fireplace separates the formal living room and the study, while decorative wallpaper and hardwood flooring pop in the formal dining room across the hall.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Penn State’s season turns into a nightmare This is an unfathomable result for the Nittany Lions, who just eight days ago were considered national championship contenders.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pine straw turns brown fairly quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Analysts say this has pulled the faith’s center of gravity toward the more conservative global south, deepening divides with the West’s more liberal outlook.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Attached to each loop is a polymerase enzyme, which serves a critical function every time a cell divides.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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