as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
a stern father who would not tolerate the slightest deflection from the strict moral code that he imposed on his children
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Recent Examples of deflection
Gonzalo Plata became a national hero today with his deflection in the 77th minute to put the team ahead.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Shahriyar Moghanlou’s shot was blocked, but Rezaeian was in position to tap the deflection into the far lower left corner of the net in the 32nd minute.
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Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Winter Park won a battle of Orange County teams, holding off Evans 14-12 in a semifinal that saw Williams come up huge with a pass deflection and an interception on the final series of the game.
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Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
That’s a common deflection in the cruise industry — many cruise lines prefer to have travel agents handle disputes rather than dealing with customers directly.
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Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Shahriyar Moghanlou’s shot was blocked, but Rezaeian was in position to tap the deflection into the far lower left corner of the net in the 32nd minute.
—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Winter Park won a battle of Orange County teams, holding off Evans 14-12 in a semifinal that saw Williams come up huge with a pass deflection and an interception on the final series of the game.
—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
That’s a common deflection in the cruise industry — many cruise lines prefer to have travel agents handle disputes rather than dealing with customers directly.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflection
Noun
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In the book, the Senator is a man — Paul Thurman — but Yost previously confirmed that the show makes significant deviations from the source material.
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The structural design curtails the necessity for active safety mechanisms, electronic trip switches, or manual operator control interventions during an operational deviation.
Noun
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The moves were meant to reshape the roster to maximize superstar Luka Doncic, who will take the reins with the departure of LeBron James.
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Johnston, Cobbins leaving Johnston’s departure comes just three years after becoming the long-term replacement for former County Administrator Doug Bach, who left the government under an $800,000 separation agreement.
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflection. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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