1
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
Pairs trading is a market-neutral strategy that involves buying one asset while shorting a related asset to profit from temporary pricing divergences.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
The sources of divergence are rooted in the somewhat similar but subjective methodologies applied by each organization.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
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
But again, the predictive power is in the turning points with non-confirmations, also called divergences.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
The sources of divergence are rooted in the somewhat similar but subjective methodologies applied by each organization.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
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
But again, the predictive power is in the turning points with non-confirmations, also called divergences.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divergence
Noun
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Even among those results, many were minor deviations from expectation.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This allows quality deviations to be found more quickly, which is intended to lead to less recalls down the line when products are already in customer hands, among other things.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What’s the difference between porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware dinnerware?—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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These differences can affect behavior, interactions, and learning.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are parallels between the Minnesota native’s UConn exit that leaves eligibility on the table and last year’s departure of guard Nika Mühl, a close friend now on the Seattle Storm who shined in last year’s tournament.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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After the departure of his three starting wideouts from last season, KU used the transfer portal to reload.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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The diversity of backgrounds and industries represented in these programs fosters not just friendships but also business partnerships and investment opportunities.—
Shai Zamanian,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Farfetch marketplace is now home to 1,500 brands, boutiques and department stores, and the latest brand campaign reflects the diversity of the offer.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Divergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergence. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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