DIVERGING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

diverging

verb

present participle of diverge

as in deviating

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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as in separating

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 diverging PennDOT will be implementing a diverging diamond interchange near Robinson Town Centre that doesn't use the existing bridge over the Parkway West. — John Shumway, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 There is a constant sense of movement, of visions and voices converging, diverging, allowing gaps and silences, but also a sense of subterranean connectedness. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs (subscription required) and diverging monetary policy are pulling exchange rates in different directions. — Eric Huttman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Mike Blake | Tom Little | Reuters The diverging paths of two GLP-1 drugmakers were on full display this week. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Samsung and Meta’s contrasting results highlighted the diverging fortunes of the companies supplying — and paying for — the AI buildout. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 July 2026 The Sixth Faction starts the same way as Divergent, with Tris heading to the Choosing Ceremony to decide her future, before diverging into an alternate reality where the protagonist ends up, Roth previously teased. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 Groups that support the court’s work have taken diverging positions. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 The new interchange will be a diverging diamond, like those found at First Street in Ankeny or Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 July 2026

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The artisans stay true to the original colors and designs of the park — never deviating in 70 years.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
In 2024, the government decided against deviating from the 2021 census questions in the interests of maintaining social cohesion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of deviating

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Health inspectors provided education on separating meats and preventing cross contamination.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
With the performances in the team’s exhibition slate being close and neither separating themselves in training camp, the tie went to how Howell performed off the field.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of separating

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No analytics can project how Johnson’s emphasis on turning the page will affect the team’s chances in 2026.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
As such, the candidates who have practical ideas for turning the economy around and exhibit empathy for Americans worried about how to pay their bills could receive the bulk of the union vote.

— The Conversation, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of turning

Verb

The freeway had been closed between Hazel Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard as investigators processed the shooting scene on the freeway dividing Rancho Cordova and Gold River.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
The trial has generated intense interest for more than a month, deeply dividing the public and drawing attention to issues around maternal mental health after childbirth.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of dividing

Verb

These are the primary look-alike for this type of edible mushroom, and are recognizable by their true gills rather than forking folds and an orange color that gradually gets darker toward the center of the cap.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Working families are forking over a fortune at the gas pump and in the grocery aisle.

— Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of forking

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The bumper is designed to break up any incoming debris particles, spreading the impact energy over a larger area of the wall.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
The attack can also hit both Android and iOS WeChat accounts, spreading itself through phone calls on the app.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

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