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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
His family has grieved, and healed, in diverging ways.
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Susan Young, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
This type of diverging economy stems from the economic reorganization seen during the Reagan administration, according to Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at tax firm RSM.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite the scrutiny on their diverging styles leading up to the debate, their differences weren’t on particularly stark display Saturday afternoon, and the debate was mellow and generally friendly.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 24 Jan. 2026
Nearly six years later, the gap between the top and bottom of the K is still diverging.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
That encounter didn’t resolve the deep differences, but did produce an agreement to set up a working group — on whose purpose Denmark and the White House then offered sharply diverging public views.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
That encounter didn’t resolve the deep differences, but did produce an agreement to set up a working group — on whose purpose Denmark and the White House then offered sharply diverging public views.
—Daniel Niemann, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
In recent years, international films and non-traditional studio releases have made historic gains in top categories, often diverging from guild consensus.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
There are, predictably, diverging accounts of what led to the shooting.
—Leah Donnella, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
Susan Young, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
This type of diverging economy stems from the economic reorganization seen during the Reagan administration, according to Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at tax firm RSM.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite the scrutiny on their diverging styles leading up to the debate, their differences weren’t on particularly stark display Saturday afternoon, and the debate was mellow and generally friendly.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 24 Jan. 2026
Nearly six years later, the gap between the top and bottom of the K is still diverging.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
That encounter didn’t resolve the deep differences, but did produce an agreement to set up a working group — on whose purpose Denmark and the White House then offered sharply diverging public views.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
That encounter didn’t resolve the deep differences, but did produce an agreement to set up a working group — on whose purpose Denmark and the White House then offered sharply diverging public views.
—Daniel Niemann, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
In recent years, international films and non-traditional studio releases have made historic gains in top categories, often diverging from guild consensus.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
There are, predictably, diverging accounts of what led to the shooting.
—Leah Donnella, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverging
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The show may change the happily ever afters of both leading ladies in Season 5 and Season 6, deviating from the Bridgerton books.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Not deviating from those standards is equally important.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Stars themselves can generate strong radio bursts, and separating planetary effects from stellar activity requires follow-up observations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The same grounds crew in charge of the field for the Super Bowl installed the Pro Bowl’s playing turf, a thin layer of infill separating it from the concrete convention center floor.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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By visiting a president who has used his power to harm the most vulnerable, the team would be turning its back on the very people who fill the stadiums, wear the jerseys, and give this team its heart.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In connection with Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, the company created an audio-animatronic of the company’s founder, turning it into an attraction for visitors to see.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Zoom in through the dark clouds parting to reveal a figure falling face downward, clearly a female form in stiletto heels descending toward Earth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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But this time there also are tangible targets for the Heat and the rest of the league, with Ja Morant’s contretemps with the Memphis Grizzlies, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s flailing supporting cast with the Milwaukee Bucks and Anthony Davis’ likely parting from the Dallas Mavericks.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile the question of whether events contracts on sports amount to financial derivatives or gambling is dividing the sports gambling industry — and tying federal courts in knots.—
Alex Sherman,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The clearance rate is calculated by dividing the number of homicide cases opened in a year by the number of homicide cases closed in a year.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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National debt now exceeds $38 trillion, with the government forking out in excess of $270 billion in debt interest payments alone in the final three months of fiscal year 2025.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cosco Shipping is forking over $7 billion to China State Shipbuilding to build out 87 new vessels, expanding on the company’s already swollen order book.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Dec. 2025
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Gold set a new record near $5,600 an ounce before retreating on Thursday , one month after gold saw the largest annual increase in 2025 since 1979.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Between the whip lash of braving icy winds and retreating to heat-blasting apartments, nearly every skin type can start to feel off-balance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Panic is spreading in immigrant communities.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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By defining core beliefs, researching client needs, and training AI with personal style, creatives can scale content, prototype ideas faster, and free up time for enriching experiences, ultimately spreading their humanity further.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Diverging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverging. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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