divergencies

noun

plural of divergency
1
as in divergences
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 deviations
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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  1. divergences
  2. deviations
  3. differences
  4. departures
Noun
  • The two indicators show that market indexes can remain at or close to records despite wide divergences among individual stocks.
    — Deena Zaidi,Nick Wells, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Today, other divergences are equally stark, such as China’s openness to international education and travel, alongside its rapid embrace of technology.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of divergences
Noun
  • Bridge lifts usually happen on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the Transportation Department said, though there are a couple of deviations from that schedule this year to accommodate ongoing rehabilitation work on the 110-year-old Lake Street Bridge.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This configuration is designed to remain operational despite manufacturing deviations and wear that develops during extended operation.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of deviations
Noun
  • The subtle differences by which Kyle plays older Hal versus Halogram Hal is really on sharp display in the finale.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Explaining those differences early allows a useful conversation about priorities.
    — Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of differences
Noun
  • The departures show Meta is still shaping its strategy around AI and AI safety amid new calls for regulation in Washington.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • For all the uncertainty surrounding the future employment of the University of North Carolina’s football staff, the paperwork governing their departures is already in order.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of departures
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“Divergencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergencies. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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