diverge
verb (used without object)
to move, lie, or extend in different directions from a common point; branch off.
diverging
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present participleof diverge.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"China's economy continues to show diverging signals, as consumption and investment remain weak while industrial production maintains the momentum," Zhiwei Zhang, President and Chief Economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, wrote in an analyst note.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Performance among that “Magnificent Seven” group has been diverging in recent months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised its benchmark overnight reverse repurchase rate to 5.00% from 4.75%, diverging from some regional peers, including Bank Indonesia and Bank of Thailand, which left their rates unchanged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Could two of California’s biggest cities be diverging?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
On the other side of the world, beneath the Atlantic Ocean, the tectonic plates are moving apart, or diverging, which creates a more stable seismic environment.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
