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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
Both the United States and Israel depict the war as existential and easily winnable, but pre-existing strategic divergence could now be widening for the better.
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Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The recent divergence in how investors value Polymarket and Kalshi is noteworthy given that the two companies’ valuations have moved in lockstep for the past year.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
That's the kind of divergence that precedes the next leg up.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Yet while there was much Latin American anti-imperialist thinkers could agree on, there were also profound divergences between them.
—Tony Wood, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
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Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The recent divergence in how investors value Polymarket and Kalshi is noteworthy given that the two companies’ valuations have moved in lockstep for the past year.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
That's the kind of divergence that precedes the next leg up.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Yet while there was much Latin American anti-imperialist thinkers could agree on, there were also profound divergences between them.
—Tony Wood, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
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In a deviation from standard protocol, that mission's Crew-11 predecessors had departed before the new astronauts' arrival due to an unprecedented medical evacuation.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Compared to humans, Douglas captures photos from the exact same coordinates every day, allowing AI software to track progress and spot any deviations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old was hired as the club’s new under-21s coach from Southampton’s academy last summer and then promoted to Rosenior’s backroom staff after impressing in a two-game spell at the helm following Enzo Maresca’s departure in January.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco and New York City are leading office demand, as AI tech employment rises quickly in the former and diversity of employment fuels the latter.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission is seeking early renewal for all eight station licenses owned by ABC related to the broadcaster’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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