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diverging

ADJECTIVE
centrifugal
Synonyms
WEAK
deviating diffusive divergent eccentric efferent outward radial spiral spreading
Antonyms
WEAK
centripetal
ADJECTIVE
divergent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atypical conflicting contradictory contrary different disparate dissimilar diverse various
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aberrant abnormal anomalous antithetical deviating disagreeing dissonant distant factional factious irregular off-key opposite poles apart separate unalike unequal unlike unnatural unsimilar untypical variant
Antonyms
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agreeing alike conforming correspondent equal harmonious homogeneous like normal same similar standard uniform
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convergent
ADJECTIVE
oblique
Synonyms
STRONG
bent diagonal inclining sideway sideways sidewise
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angled askew aslant awry crooked distorted on the bias pitched slanted sloped sloping tilted tilting tipped tipping
ADJECTIVE
tangential
Synonyms
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extraneous unrelated
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digressive divergent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
relevant

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At a time when expensive oil prices may keep interest rates higher for longer, the diverging scores are going to make it tougher for people who are already stretched thin.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The situation came to a critical mass in 2024 when Musk sued OpenAI for diverging from its nonprofit mission.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

But their diverging business interests suggest a fuller breakup is eventually in the cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Semiconductor stocks face diverging fortunes as a weak auto market, projected to decline 2% in production, contrasts with strong data-center demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“Jus, if Melo and SJ are diverging paths on the road of life, you’re headed for a dead end, my friend.”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone