as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
we'll regard this relapse as just a brief detour on your road to recovery from substance abuse
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as in to bypass
to avoid by going around
we had to detour the construction zone in order to get to the stadium
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Recent Examples of detour
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Shaw family drama has been kept to a minimum (with the exception of a divisive supernatural detour) and there hasn’t been much momentum in the Gina Pickett case — that is, until now.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 Dec. 2024
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
Motorists will be detoured via Elmore, Colerain, and Beekman streets to I-74 West and the Texas Turnaround at the Montana Avenue exit to I-74 East.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Those in the know classify Dierks Bentley’s 2010 bluegrass detour, Up on the Ridge, as his best all-around album.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Shaw family drama has been kept to a minimum (with the exception of a divisive supernatural detour) and there hasn’t been much momentum in the Gina Pickett case — that is, until now.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
Southbound traffic on Route 10 will be detoured at two intersections, including eastbound traffic at Flanders Road and westbound traffic at Curtis Street, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
Motorists will be detoured via Elmore, Colerain, and Beekman streets to I-74 West and the Texas Turnaround at the Montana Avenue exit to I-74 East.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detour
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In comparison, this year's deviation, while notable, is less extreme.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Chao and Moore were also the subject of controversy last year when an independent investigation and report by a civil grand jury accused the two of poor treatment towards city staff and bypassing councilmember protocols.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Here’s the problem: Gmail hackers have worked out how to bypass this link protection by spoofing the link hover text.Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Zoom out: President-elect Donald Trump is expected to deviate from the robust federal support of climate tech seen over the last four years, and the prospect of the Trump administration freezing or closing programs has some investors looking to compensate.Natalie Breymeyer, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
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Related Stories High import duties and technical regulations that deviate from international standards have impeded further growth.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Dave & Buster’s — The arcade and dining venue operator plummeted more than 14% after posting disappointing third-quarter results and announcing the departure of its CEO.Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite facing execution challenges culminating with the recent departure Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel’s commitment to innovation in AI accelerators could keep it competitive.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cleo first released a patch for the bug currently being exploited in October, but hackers appear to have circumvented it, and the company is urging customers to apply its new patch now.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Orley's warehouse provider noted a surge in demand as companies have started to stockpile inventory to circumvent future tariffs.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Kim Kardashian Admits This Crazy-Sounding Rumor About Her Is Actually True By Jane LaCroix Contributing Entertainment Writer 1 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kim Kardashian has found a way to turn an unfortunate injury into a fashionable statement.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Figure out how to turn it into a monthly package that clients are keen to commit to.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Now, unidentified drones are flying over New Jersey, avoiding radar detection.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that these are common mistakes in the business grant application process that can easily be avoided.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Broncos at that point had swung and missed at every bullet point of the game plan.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Miragaia likely swung its tail to drive off predators, and perhaps cause rivals to back down, rather than trying to strike potential threats.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Detour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detour. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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