1
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
After losing Saint Pepsi to trademark law, DeRobertis and future funk took diverging paths—the former towards nu-disco and synthpop, the latter towards a new artistic disposition made up of anime girls and neon colors.
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Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Workload characteristics are diverging, power density is rising and the right deployment model may vary by latency, regulatory requirements, data sensitivity and utilization patterns.
—Kiran Palla, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That new reality is the result of Iran’s relentless efforts to link the fate of both conflicts, and of the increasingly diverging priorities of the US president and the Israeli prime minister.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The diverging opinions that arose during a public hearing in Hartford this spring revealed a host of concerns, from cost to quality to workforce needs.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
In contrast with many previous drafts, there is diverging thought as to what the team will do.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The election has also underscored two sharply diverging visions for the future of peace in a country marked by years of conflict.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
But BofA said weakening market breadth and diverging momentum signals suggest the next leg higher could prove more difficult.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 May 2026
By its end, there is even less coherence between the characters and plotlines, diverging into a few pages from the perspective of a desperately horny lesbian crab.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Workload characteristics are diverging, power density is rising and the right deployment model may vary by latency, regulatory requirements, data sensitivity and utilization patterns.
—Kiran Palla, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That new reality is the result of Iran’s relentless efforts to link the fate of both conflicts, and of the increasingly diverging priorities of the US president and the Israeli prime minister.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The diverging opinions that arose during a public hearing in Hartford this spring revealed a host of concerns, from cost to quality to workforce needs.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
In contrast with many previous drafts, there is diverging thought as to what the team will do.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The election has also underscored two sharply diverging visions for the future of peace in a country marked by years of conflict.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
But BofA said weakening market breadth and diverging momentum signals suggest the next leg higher could prove more difficult.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 May 2026
By its end, there is even less coherence between the characters and plotlines, diverging into a few pages from the perspective of a desperately horny lesbian crab.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverging
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The show is deviating from the order of Kennedy's books, which explored the romance between Logan and Grace in the second installment, The Mistake.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Charles Melton sweetly dedicated an award to his wife and newborn daughter, deviating from his famously private nature.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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For the tournament, FIFA has introduced a three-minute hydration break in each half, effectively turning the game into four quarters.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Witnesses saw the plane struggle to gain altitude before turning left, stalling and falling to the ground.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Also, are there parting gifts for the other kids in attendance?—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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After the four-hour camp in heat that exceeded 95 degrees in the late afternoon, Pickens left his young fans with a parting message.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Their proof involved dividing the area into polygons instead of triangles, defining a network of points and lines from those polygons and then determining the best way to color the points of that network.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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After initially dividing last month on whether to continue contracts that include two senior services providers that had engaged in disputes with the county, the OC Board of Supervisors agreed this week to extend the funding.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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In one video clip, an elderly couple could be seen forking out the remnants of their flat, where the window facade was completely shattered.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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However, every day the Treasury is still forking out billions of dollars to manage existing service payments to lenders.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Many are retreating from their DEI commitments.—
Sankar Sen,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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However, over three days of fighting, a Union Army force sent Confederate soldiers retreating back to the South.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Gojko Culibrk Cellphone videos captured thatch-roof structures engulfed in fast-spreading flames across the beachside resort.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Migrating birds may also be a culprit for spreading the virus, Clifton said.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Diverging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverging. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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