Synonyms for

Deviating

Verb / ˈdi:vi:ˌeɪtɪŋ / Another word for deviating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To depart or swerve from a course, path, or plan.

Synonyms & similar words

deviate depart divert conform diverge vary diverging veering straying digressing departing drifting sidetracking swerving turning wandering deflecting deviating skewing yawing shifting

Example sentences

  1. The car was deviating from the road and almost hit a tree.
  2. The student was deviating from the assignment and started drawing instead of writing.
  3. The weather was deviating from the forecast and it started raining unexpectedly.
  4. The politician was deviating from the main topic and started talking about irrelevant issues.
  5. The hiker was deviating from the trail and got lost in the woods.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. - Michael Jordan
  • If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission. - Unknown

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