as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point the divarication of the various dialects of Latin that occurred with the decline of the Roman Empire

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Noun
  • This divergence is another example of a shift in investor sentiment toward defensive strategies as macroeconomic risks persist.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • This divergence might shock European elites, but is hardly surprising given the rise of populist nationalism across the world, including in many European countries.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • The difference primarily is in the attitudes of Republicans, Jackson said of societal shifts reflected in the data.
    Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The big difference between this M4 and the one in all the other Macs is that the Air still doesn't include an active cooling fan.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • As 2025 began and the Trump Administration began cracking down on diversity measures in the government, Target dialed down its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, sending its reputational score down again.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Iconic Architecture in Puglia Photo: Getty Images Often referred to as the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a landscape of raw beauty and intense diversity (just look to its rocky coastlines, ancient olive groves, and quiet countrysides for proof).
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Divarication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divarication. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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