DETOURS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

detours 1 of 2

noun

plural of detour

as in deviations

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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detours

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verb

present tense third-person singular of detour

as in bypasses

to avoid by going around we had to detour the construction zone in order to get to the stadium

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as in deviates

to change one's course or direction we had to detour for a few miles around the section of highway under construction

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Even minor deviations in configurations can lead to non-compliance, potentially resulting in significant fines or legal repercussions.

Jody Brazil, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In these reports, ensure your EA includes updates from the team on project timelines, budget status and any deviations from planned outcomes.

Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

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