1
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
Analysts say the targeting of universities, and Iran’s threats of retaliation against academic institutions abroad, point to a widening conflict and potentially diverging objectives among the parties involved.
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Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The survey demonstrated residents had diverging views on what McCarty’s ballot measure hoped to address.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because the country sits atop the boundary of two diverging tectonic plates; it’s constantly being pulled in two.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
With Arirang, this group of now mostly 30-somethings looks to satiate their diverging interests while also filling out the set list for an upcoming world-stadium tour that might outsell Taylor Swift’s Eras.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s what happened with the Kona low, and an atmospheric river is now shunting that moisture and heat up to the Pacific Northwest, where some of it is diverging into the ridge and likely adding to the warmth.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
However, the study found that a diverging diamond interchange would improve traffic times and reduce the number of crashes by 32 accidents per year.
—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
Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The survey demonstrated residents had diverging views on what McCarty’s ballot measure hoped to address.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because the country sits atop the boundary of two diverging tectonic plates; it’s constantly being pulled in two.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
With Arirang, this group of now mostly 30-somethings looks to satiate their diverging interests while also filling out the set list for an upcoming world-stadium tour that might outsell Taylor Swift’s Eras.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s what happened with the Kona low, and an atmospheric river is now shunting that moisture and heat up to the Pacific Northwest, where some of it is diverging into the ridge and likely adding to the warmth.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
However, the study found that a diverging diamond interchange would improve traffic times and reduce the number of crashes by 32 accidents per year.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverging
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Accordingly, the warring factions have competed to depict themselves as the true embodiment of MAGA and paint their rivals as undermining Trump or deviating from his precepts.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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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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One thing to keep in mind is that the bathrooms are open-concept, flowing into the bedroom and living area with no door separating the sink/vanity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the optimization discipline to match it —Agentic Web Optimization — is already separating winners from the rest.—
Aviv Shamny,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The key now is to foster stronger intracontinental dialogue—turning these events from mere entry points into active hubs of exchange among artists, institutions, and audiences.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bus stopped abruptly after a Baltimore Police Department vehicle cut off the bus while turning into a private parking lot on Edison Highway.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Since parting, Shabaka has performed mononymously as a solo flautist and Skinner joined members of Radiohead to form the offshoot band the Smile.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 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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The first, a, is obtained by dividing the year number by 19 and calculating the remainder.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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This was due to the fact that there were so many credible Democrats dividing the 65% to 70% of voters who at least lean left.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Ndiaye also declined to clear the ball, instead trying to thread a pass to retreating teammate Jake Dengler inside the 18-yard box.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police said security footage from the store shows customers staring and retreating before 53-year-old Tammy Canut of North Huntingdon walks into the frame naked.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Firefighters were able to contain the fire to a single bus, preventing it from spreading to nearby vehicles.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Saturday — the peak day for Easter egg hunts — will see thunderstorms spreading from the southern Plains into the Ohio Valley.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diverging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverging. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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