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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
On the weekly chart, EZA is supported by three rising and diverging moving averages.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Both countries are diverging on trade, too.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The visit underscored diverging narratives about the rebuilding process in Los Angeles.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
His family has grieved, and healed, in diverging ways.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 31 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
While the pandemic hit everyone all at once, the recovery from that jolt has taken place on two diverging tracks, with the well-off getting wealthier and the poor getting poorer.
—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.
—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
Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Both countries are diverging on trade, too.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The visit underscored diverging narratives about the rebuilding process in Los Angeles.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
His family has grieved, and healed, in diverging ways.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 31 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
While the pandemic hit everyone all at once, the recovery from that jolt has taken place on two diverging tracks, with the well-off getting wealthier and the poor getting poorer.
—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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverging
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Dim Sum Night at Arcadia PC Arcadia is deviating from its usual menu to offer a special night of Dim Sum.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lynyrd Skynyrd, for example, has made big business out of their summer amphitheater tours over the years, while Foreigner is deviating from their usual arena-forward approach this spring to travel with a symphony orchestra.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The palace has sought to draw a bold line separating the former prince and the rest of the monarchy by stripping him of his titles, including the right to be called a prince.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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As with any biological evidence, there can be challenges in separating DNA, etc.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The refinery is very busy these days because of the high price of gold, sliver and other precious metals, which has people turning their metal to cash.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The dry down is even better than the initial spritz, turning into a warm, sensual, floral bouquet sitting next to a bowl of fresh cut strawberries.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Before the preliminary hearing was over, Trevino had parting words for Riera.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
10 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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The map keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district, instead of dividing the heavily Democratic population center among all four districts, as was previously the case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Witnesses said the plane crashed into the fence dividing two homes, prompting a gas leak.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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So The Abbey Inn, run by the same family, is a brilliant chance to experience the chef’s farm-to-fork experience without forking out for a tasting menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 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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American automakers sell vehicles in Europe and other markets where emissions standards remain strict, and retreating too far from electrification could weaken global competitiveness.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Totality ends and the process reverses, with the umbra gradually retreating across the lunar surface.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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With an Illinois assistant in attendance to watch Johnson, the 5-foot-9 Hartman ran the offense with precision, steadying her teammates and spreading the floor with her ball movement.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The organization also reported that ALS often begins in the hands, feet, arms or legs before spreading to other parts of the body.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diverging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverging. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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