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as in divergency
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history
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as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism
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Recent Examples of divergence
Recent data highlights that divergence: An index measuring US economic policy uncertainty by month spiked in March to its highest level since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The divergence of Americans’ preferences as expressed at the ballot box and at the checkout counter creates an awkward status quo.
—David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
This divergence suggests that even as wine consumption shifts, demand for high-end glassware remains strong, reinforcing Josephinenhütte’s rapid sellout as part of a broader trend toward premium drinking experiences.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The divergence stems from the amount of vehicles that GM imports, and its exposure to Mexico in particular.
—Michele Luhn,sara Salinas, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The divergence of Americans’ preferences as expressed at the ballot box and at the checkout counter creates an awkward status quo.
—David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
This divergence suggests that even as wine consumption shifts, demand for high-end glassware remains strong, reinforcing Josephinenhütte’s rapid sellout as part of a broader trend toward premium drinking experiences.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The divergence stems from the amount of vehicles that GM imports, and its exposure to Mexico in particular.
—Michele Luhn,sara Salinas, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
Noun
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This deviation from the norm surely isn't coincidental.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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This deviation has prompted WWE to edit out specific portions of the segment from their digital video recaps, indicating the sensitive nature of the content.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the truth is, neurological differences really are a superpower.—
As told to Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Just like crafting personalized place cards or buying your friend's current local beer pick, a homemade salad dressing makes a subtle but oddly meaningful difference.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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With the departure of Apple this month, the mall is now in its final days.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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With the departures of DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin, a void on the team’s leadership council exists.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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On April 11th, the Trump Administration sent a letter to Harvard University demanding an end to its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in hiring, admissions, and programs.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The findings support the need for scientists to incorporate more diversity when crafting linguistic models, says Jixing Li, a linguist at City University Hong Kong, who was not involved in the new study.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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