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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
This is where our brand of technical analysis diverges from the purists who focus on price only.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Powell’s cautious stance diverges from that of several colleagues on the Fed’s rate-setting committee.
—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
Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Powell’s cautious stance diverges from that of several colleagues on the Fed’s rate-setting committee.
—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
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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
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So what separates the winners from the rest?—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Flying werewolves on suspension cords, an oversized claw puppet that drags you into the darkness and separates you from your group, a disorienting mirror maze, moving floors — these are just a few of the theatrics performed nightly at Netherworld.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Estonia also provides paid parental leave/benefit that can be used until a child turns three.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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To spot the exact moment water turns into exotic ice, scientists used powerful X-ray beams at a synchrotron.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Her comprehensive program divides vocal training into 10 strategic sections covering everything from vibrato and power to breathing boot camp and vocal registers.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for all, the lack of any unifying figure within the ODM could simply fragment Odinga’s base as a bitter leadership fight within the party divides it into factions.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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