deviate
verb (used without object)
to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.
deviates
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present tense formof deviate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Periods where inflation deviates more from target than unemployment are associated with tightening monetary policy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
In doing so, the measurement deviates from lived experience, especially for cash-strapped Americans who are most exposed by these price changes.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
Just as “The Complex” deviates from his first two novels, “Family Planning” and “The Association of Small Bombs” Mahajan’s career trajectory is also a deviation from that of a traditional novelist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
But playing it safe comes with its own risks: If a familiar artist deviates from his or her usual mode, it can repel a loyal following.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
He never deviates or lets himself be swayed by the voices outside the door, begging him to open up before a disaster occurs.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
