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as in to separate
to go or move in different directions from a central point
at that point the road and the railroad tracks diverge
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Recent Examples of diverge
Cracks stared showing within a few years of their wedding: The couple’s political views began to diverge, and the emperor refused to discuss politics with his wife, preferring his mother as a confidante.
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Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
All three ensembles diverged from the Vatican's traditional dress code, which prescribes a formal black suit, black tie, and a black lapel pin for male attendees at papal funerals.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
The visa refusal rate for Russians diverges strongly among member states — from 1% to 65% in the first half of 2024, according to an EU report.
—Elizabeth McBride, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Soon, however, these post-Soviet states’ trajectories began to diverge.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
All three ensembles diverged from the Vatican's traditional dress code, which prescribes a formal black suit, black tie, and a black lapel pin for male attendees at papal funerals.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
The visa refusal rate for Russians diverges strongly among member states — from 1% to 65% in the first half of 2024, according to an EU report.
—Elizabeth McBride, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Soon, however, these post-Soviet states’ trajectories began to diverge.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverge
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In space, satellites deviated from their trajectories due to the changes in air density caused by the sudden heating triggered by the energetic processes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 May 2025
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Industry stakeholders argue that the USCIS’s current two-year requirement deviates from both the law and investor expectations, potentially jeopardizing long-term projects.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Cosmos 482 separated into four pieces, two of which remained in Earth's low orbit and decayed within 48 hours, and the other two pieces went into a higher orbit.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Let the chicken cool completely before storing it in the fridge, and separate the meat from the bones for easier reheating.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Victor Ponta, a former leftist prime minister who has turned conservative nationalist, is ranked fourth but could prove a dark horse.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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There’s a camera grip that also attaches to the bottom of the case to turn the whole setup into something resembling a camera.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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On our trip to Greenville, Victor stopped at a road that divides two burial grounds in town.—
Erika Hayasaki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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What's Next Breastfeeding often divides public opinion, and will likely spark similar debates online in the future.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Hairstylist Marissa Marino, who often works with Gomez, parted the star's hair in the center and styled it as straight and sleek as possible, probably with a very hot flat iron.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Veronika is more reserved, on the surface seems less emotionally volatile, and is standing with her legs parted — a good fighting stance.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
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Research has consistently singled out the powerful role social media plays in fomenting and spreading antisemitism.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Initial Planting Dig planting holes twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep to give roots room to spread and establish easily in the surrounding soil.—
Debbie Wolfe,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Cargill’s position at the center of the global food system gives us a unique opportunity to partner— from farm to fork — to deliver safe, nutritious and sustainable food, while building a climate-resilient food system ready for the future.—
Pilar Cruz,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Last year, shoppers in Turkey and Brazil had to fork out $3,400 and $2,800, respectively, for an iPhone 15 due to high import taxes on foreign electronics.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Continental Army retreated from Montreal and its environs in June 1776, after British reinforcements from the north began recapturing the province.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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After the trial ended, in which Heard was originally ordered to pay Depp $15 million, the actress largely retreated from the public eye, moving away from her home in California to Spain with her daughter, Oonagh, in search of privacy.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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“Diverge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverge. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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