diverges

present tense third-person singular of diverge
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as in deviates
to change one's course or direction the deer abruptly diverged from its intended path the moment it spied the waiting lynx

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Recent Examples of diverges The general rule of thumb is that reality is closer to the dot-plot in the short term, but diverges heavily from reality in the longer term or in times of stress. Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 3 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 Earlier this month the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued independent COVID-19 vaccine guidance that diverges from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the first time in three decades. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverges
Verb
  • 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
  • The Act’s control over owners and clubs also deviates substantially from American practices and is chilling to investment.
    Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Japan Air Self-Defense Force The Sea of Japan separates Russia's far eastern regions from the Japanese archipelago and the Korean Peninsula.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This unique body of water, which separates Melbourne from the barrier island of Melbourne Beach, is incredibly biodiverse.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Sound Of Music turns 60 this year – and Disney has happily opted to celebrate the occasion by remastering the film in 4K resolution and high dynamic range for a worldwide re-release at the cinema and on 4K Blu-ray disc.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • However, a third gang member shows up, and Peaches (as well as the couple) are shot to death in a burglary that quickly turns into a homicidal scene with multiple bodies.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s not all though; the inside of the bag offers a center zippered compartment, which divides the interior into three separate sections to organize your essentials.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In a nutshell, OFDMA divides channels into resource units (RUs), allowing for smaller data packets that can be transmitted to multiple users simultaneously.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Diverges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverges. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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