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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Verb
  • Written communications and account performance reports are especially useful in establishing a pattern of behavior that deviates from fiduciary standards.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • There’s always a chance for a surprise cameo that deviates from the source material, but Choi Hyun-wook is not currently listed as a Season 2 cast member.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
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  • The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Diverges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverges. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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