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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
Both countries are diverging on trade, too.
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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
This type of diverging economy stems from the economic reorganization seen during the Reagan administration, according to Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at tax firm RSM.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 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
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
This type of diverging economy stems from the economic reorganization seen during the Reagan administration, according to Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at tax firm RSM.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 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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The show may change the happily ever afters of both leading ladies in Season 5 and Season 6, deviating from the Bridgerton books.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Not deviating from those standards is equally important.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hurzeler’s side are down to 14th, the same number of points (eight) separating them from West Ham in the relegation zone and Brentford in seventh.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Management also said that Viasat continues to evaluate strategic options, which include potentially separating the company’s government and commercial businesses.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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The program has focused on turning waste into artwork while raising awareness about how much plastic the community throws away.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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King then collided with the passenger side of 2015 GMC Terrain, which was headed north on Missouri 291 and turning west into a shopping center at Elizabeth Street, Mulch said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 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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But this time there also are tangible targets for the Heat and the rest of the league, with Ja Morant’s contretemps with the Memphis Grizzlies, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s flailing supporting cast with the Milwaukee Bucks and Anthony Davis’ likely parting from the Dallas Mavericks.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Taste is a global force, driving migrations, shifting investments, and dividing us into groups and tribes.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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That said, finding the answer to how much silver $500 will buy isn't as simple as dividing that amount by today's spot price.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 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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Cosco Shipping is forking over $7 billion to China State Shipbuilding to build out 87 new vessels, expanding on the company’s already swollen order book.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Dec. 2025
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Dinner usually means a lively table at Sweet Basil or Mountain Standard before retreating back to the hotel for a nightcap and a hot tub soak.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Software stocks led the latest downdraft, with the S & P 500 software index sliding 5% Thursday and retreating for a seventh straight day, helping push the entire S & P 500 lower for a third day.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Measles is now spreading in Florida, with 68 cases reported in the state already this year.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Be generous when spreading the chocolate frosting on this one.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diverging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverging. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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