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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This divergence implies that the selling pressure is beginning to alleviate, and a potential bottom could be imminent.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025 -
What's more, the Nation's Report Card highlights some worrying divergence happening within those scores.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What Happens Now The Houthis may resume targeting international vessels if there are any deviations from the ceasefire.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.—
Amanda Luberto,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The big difference between the chambers’ previous roles and the new alliance is that the formerly separate chambers were mostly focused on events, networking and business education, the FAQ page said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Within these top five, the researchers saw large differences in the magnitude of that growth.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rubio was on the tarmac for the departure of the flight, which was taking 32 men and 11 women back to Colombia.—
Juan Zamorano,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Despite the departures, Hurley believes in his team.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Every year, the diversity and versatility of the performers reflect the same qualities in this singular executive’s career.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Feb. 2025
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While investigators were just getting started on investigating the cause of a midair collision near Reagan National Airport between an Army helicopter and a jetliner, Trump began speculating that federal diversity and inclusion efforts were somehow to blame.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Divergency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergency. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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