Divert vs. Deviate
Divert
Definition
Divert means to change the direction or course of something or to distract someone from something.
Deviate
Definition
Deviate means to depart from an established course or standard.
Example
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The road construction will divert traffic to a side street.
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She used humor to divert attention from the awkward situation.
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The river was diverted to prevent flooding in the nearby area.
Example
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If you deviate from the plan, it may not work as intended.
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The scientist had to deviate from her original hypothesis after observing the results.
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He decided to deviate from the usual route to explore a new path.
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