1
as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue
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2
as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergency
Noun
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The trend marks a sharp divergence from the United States, where schools have virtually universally rebuffed students’ demands to sever ties with Israeli institutions, citing principles of academic freedom.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025 -
The above graph shows the divergence in distributions of the number of March Madness bids per year by conference.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For instance, sensors might detect increases in vibration or deviations in cut time which could signal potential issues.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Forecasts are for a slightly softer reading compared with January — meaning price growth would have slowed — but any deviation could ripple through markets.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The biggest difference between working with Blaine and other clients?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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While not an enormous difference, those extra minutes sometimes count in the morning rush.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Add in the departure of running back Damien Martinez and his 204 receiving yards from the 2024 season as well, and the Hurricanes’ top returning receiver from last season is tight end Elija Lofton, who had just nine catches for 150 yards.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The first flight took off from the airport late Friday local time, however, and the airport’s departure board indicates that the majority of flights are due to run as scheduled on Saturday.—
Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This trend is part of a broader shift in the wine industry, where consumers are seeking diversity in their wine experiences and moving beyond familiar options like pinot grigio.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Of course, children should become acquainted with the wide variety of beliefs and lifestyles among Americans in order to appreciate the value of diversity in our society.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Divergency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergency. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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