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
Elliott has started all nine games for the Steelers this year, making 64 tackles, four pass deflections, an interception and a fumble recovery.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Over the last two years in San Francisco, Gipson has accumulated 121 tackles, six interceptions, and 11 pass deflections.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Still, the double-asteroid system was a perfect target to test deflection technology because Dimorphos’ size is comparable to asteroids that could threaten our planet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
But the total prayer from the arm of Daniels from Washington’s 48-yard line got the right deflection and a play no one will forget from Week 8 makes the Commanders 6-2 on the year, while the Bears fell to 4-3.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2024
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Over the last two years in San Francisco, Gipson has accumulated 121 tackles, six interceptions, and 11 pass deflections.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Still, the double-asteroid system was a perfect target to test deflection technology because Dimorphos’ size is comparable to asteroids that could threaten our planet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
But the total prayer from the arm of Daniels from Washington’s 48-yard line got the right deflection and a play no one will forget from Week 8 makes the Commanders 6-2 on the year, while the Bears fell to 4-3.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflection. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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