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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
Amid the government’s heated rhetoric, our data shows public opinion on immigration in one of the country’s reddest agricultural states is diverging from national politics and may even be at odds with federal policy.
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Lisa Meierotto,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
In contrast with many previous drafts, there is diverging thought as to what the team will do.
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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.
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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.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Lisa Meierotto,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverging
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Because of this, cells develop randomly and uncontrollably, deviating from anything that mirrors human development.
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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.
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The division of labor, as Han describes it, was less about separating tasks than about bringing complementary instincts to bear on the same material.
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Repair typically requires removing the seat and separating the upholstery to access the element.
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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Then he got caught up in the race to perform at certain festivals and venues, turning his career into a checklist.
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Despite having their most successful season in a decade, the Charlotte Hornets are parting ways with Ball, sending him and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps and three second-round picks.
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In the past 50 years, namaste has evolved from a simple greeting and parting to a word that is a mini meditation on the interconnectedness and shared divinity of all beings.
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The one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires has rocked Sacramento in recent months, sharply dividing Democrats and splintering labor coalitions.
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According to Steele, the bankruptcy trustee is now dividing the company’s assets, and the Cooper residents will likely only recover a small amount from the electric company.
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Critics say the considerable costs have put pressure on AI to deliver stratospheric profits, but there is little evidence to suggest businesses or everyday users will get enough value to warrant forking over a mountain of cash.
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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.
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The nationalism is real too, but a man flying his country’s flag in a stranger’s city is not retreating into his nation.
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Because of Oracle’s retreating stock price, Ellison has been surpassed on the world’s list of wealthiest people by Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Michael Dell.
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The strain already appears to be spreading to other hormone replacement therapies, with ASHP recently listing several estradiol creams and progesterone pills, which are given alongside estrogen, as being in shortage.
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The result is a cloud consumption model that becomes difficult to forecast once AI adoption starts spreading across teams.
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“Diverging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverging. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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