as in departure
a turning away from a course or standard
a memoir that was discovered to contain numerous deviations from fact
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Recent Examples of deviation
Both routes make slight deviations from year to year based on snowfall, avalanches, and shifting ice in the Khumbu Icefall.
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Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
Ophthalmic products were voluntarily recalled due to a manufacturing deviation discovered during an audit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a pharmaceutical company announced.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 13 May 2025
But to adapt the series to the small screen, the HBO show has made several significant deviations from the source material.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The Ramona Community Planning Group on May 1 unanimously approved a minor deviation that allows changes to Spirit of Joy’s original major use permit for their church project at the site, which fell through in 2021.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
Ophthalmic products were voluntarily recalled due to a manufacturing deviation discovered during an audit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a pharmaceutical company announced.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 13 May 2025
But to adapt the series to the small screen, the HBO show has made several significant deviations from the source material.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The Ramona Community Planning Group on May 1 unanimously approved a minor deviation that allows changes to Spirit of Joy’s original major use permit for their church project at the site, which fell through in 2021.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deviation
Noun
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But in the wake of Stewart's surprise departure, showrunner Erica Messer salvaged the scene for Thursday’s emotional sendoff.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Ottawa fans were shocked by the early departure of one of the team’s breakout personalities.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The official detour route will direct drivers heading north on Route 31 to use Fabyan Parkway, Route 25 and then State Street, and the reverse for drivers traveling south.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Reckoning It’s been a bumpy road for the Mission: Impossible franchise (from varying quality to a brief Jeremy Renner detour), but one thing remains constant: Tom Cruise will risk his life for cinema.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Wendy McMahon has resigned as president and CEO of CBS News, citing a divergence with network leadership over the company's future direction.—
Gabe Whisnant
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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His visit is a divergence from the tradition among modern U.S. presidents to visit Mexico or Canada during their first foreign trip, which comes after his administration levied tariffs against the neighboring nations early in his term.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Brennan Johnson scored the lone goal in the 42nd minute after an incidental deflection off Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, sending Spurs to next season’s Champions League.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Brennan Johnson’s first touch going backwards, a freak deflection off Luke Shaw’s arm keeping the chance alive, and the tip of Johnson’s toe scraping it into the net?—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Deviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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