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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
However, the study found that a diverging diamond interchange would improve traffic times and reduce the number of crashes by 32 accidents per year.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The firms had argued the orders unconstitutionally punished them for diverging with the administration and for upholding their clients' right to legal counsel.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Their genetics, as this new discovery shows, have been quietly diverging even when their bodies haven’t.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Still, as the season presses on, their differing perspectives emerge, underlining their diverging moral codes and priorities.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Whereas matching trim and walls are chic and stylish, diverging hues on the trim and wall can be high-impact to make a custom statement.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
On the weekly chart, EZA is supported by three rising and diverging moving averages.
—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
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The firms had argued the orders unconstitutionally punished them for diverging with the administration and for upholding their clients' right to legal counsel.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Their genetics, as this new discovery shows, have been quietly diverging even when their bodies haven’t.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Still, as the season presses on, their differing perspectives emerge, underlining their diverging moral codes and priorities.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Whereas matching trim and walls are chic and stylish, diverging hues on the trim and wall can be high-impact to make a custom statement.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
On the weekly chart, EZA is supported by three rising and diverging moving averages.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverging
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It’s suddenly seemed like deviating from the plan in the name of competing for the Stars and Stripes was a real possibility.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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On the flip side, deviating from perfection—not landing the lead in a school play or getting hormonal acne—registers as a personal humiliation rather than an inevitable part of growing up and being human.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2026
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The teacher draws a tightrope separating two dimensions with an acrobat occupying the space above the tightrope, and a flea, who is able to walk both above and below the tightrope.—
Valerie Greene,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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That's why separating church and state is important to me, ‘cause the government should not be an emotional being.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s water everywhere, approach angles that punish the wrong side of the fairway, and a closing stretch with a long history of turning good rounds into cautionary tales.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Video later showed Good turning her wheel away from the agent who shot her.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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The different hair parting methods has sparked a generational debate online.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Crosby’s parting gift — two first-round picks — was also a no-brainer haul for Las Vegas.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Soon, there could be military boots on the ground crossing into the Islamic Republic of Iran from this terrain of fertile valleys, deep gorges and ancient Mesopotamian trade routes perched below the mountainous border dividing Iraq and Iran.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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If taking higher doses (500–1000 mg or more), consider dividing the dose in two, taken at separate meals.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Bulls couldn’t control the ball, forking over 20 turnovers.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 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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Parasite versus 1917 was expanding Oscar’s horizons versus retreating to familiar territory.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Goldman’s baseline forecast has Brent crude averaging $98 per barrel in March and April before retreating to $71 by year-end.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since measles began spreading in Utah last summer, state health officials have barely acknowledged it.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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South Florida has long dealt with invasive species, but this fast-spreading newcomer is raising urgent alarms among ecologists and wildlife officials.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Diverging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverging. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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