as in deviation
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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as in to bypass
to avoid by going around
we had to detour the construction zone in order to get to the stadium
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Recent Examples of detour
Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
The Texas crew are finally back at the ranch now (what was even the point of that whole narrative detour to the Four Sixes?), and Teeter is still processing the loss of Colby.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 24 July 2024
Southbound traffic on Route 10 will be detoured at two intersections, including eastbound traffic at Flanders Road and westbound traffic at Curtis Street, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
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Noun
If the section near the Metropolitan is part of your regular walking, running or biking route, follow detour signs along Kings Drive.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
The Texas crew are finally back at the ranch now (what was even the point of that whole narrative detour to the Four Sixes?), and Teeter is still processing the loss of Colby.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
Westbound traffic on University Drive will be detoured at Rural Road.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 24 July 2024
Southbound traffic on Route 10 will be detoured at two intersections, including eastbound traffic at Flanders Road and westbound traffic at Curtis Street, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detour
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Treat the project as an experimentation project and make decisions to pivot to a new strategy or solution in scenarios where there is deviation from the original implementation.Buyan Thyagarajan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Unsuspecting visitors might bypass Little Moir's Food Shack, but locals are more than happy to wait for a table.Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office is launching an investigation into employees’ use of Google Chat after critics claimed the auto-deleting messages allowed officials to bypass their own policy and the California Public Records Act.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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My only quibble: unlike Part 1, Part 2 actually deviates quite substantially from the source material, particularly with regard to the fates of Constance and Milady.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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The physical production did not dramatically deviate from the Gypsys that came before it.Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Outlook: The Gators will be in the transfer market for pass catchers, given the pending departures of Elijhah Badger and Chimere Dike — the team’s two leading receivers after transferring from Arizona State and Wisconsin.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Canoo has also seen major leadership departures recently: Aforementioned design chief Richard Kim Chief engineer Christoph Kuttner CTO Sohel Merchant CFO Greg Ethridge General counsel Hector Ruiz That leaves Canoo with just a co-founder on board.New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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The deportations have sparked outrage from immigrant-rights advocates who say local law enforcement is working with federal authorities to circumvent the city’s sanctuary policy.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Eventually, legislatures began passing laws to circumvent NCAA guidance, to allow NIL money to be used for recruiting.Bret Baier, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Figure out how to turn it into a monthly package that clients are keen to commit to.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kim Kardashian Admits This Crazy-Sounding Rumor About Her Is Actually True By Jane LaCroix Contributing Entertainment Writer 1 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kim Kardashian has found a way to turn an unfortunate injury into a fashionable statement.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Officials urge residents to avoid coastal areas, stay informed about conditions and prioritize safety.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Yet most are struggling to act on the scale necessary to help the world avoid the worst effects of warming.Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Broncos at that point had swung and missed at every bullet point of the game plan.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Miragaia likely swung its tail to drive off predators, and perhaps cause rivals to back down, rather than trying to strike potential threats.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Detour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detour. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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