DEFLECTIONS Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

deflections

noun

plural of deflection

as in deviations

a turning away from a course or standard a stern father who would not tolerate the slightest deflection from the strict moral code that he imposed on his children

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Recent Examples of deflections But at a time when distrust in the news media continues to rise, deflections like this can damage the credibility of mainstream, nonpartisan American journalism. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Two were tricky deflections and two were shots from the slot. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The Kansas State alum recorded 76 tackles (seven for loss), seven pass deflections, two interceptions and two sacks as a rookie. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Each whisker is packed with sensitive nerve endings at its base that detect tiny deflections, vibrations, and pressure changes when brushing against surfaces. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Dickison said his deflections were the result of a trend the Mariners picked up on film. — Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2026 Luciano Ortega had 10 tackles and a fumble recovery, while Marco Mejia had six tackles and six pass deflections. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026 Conversely, excessive blocking or mistimed deflections fill Wolf’s posture gauge, leaving him vulnerable. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Defensive back Ross Piken is a standout who had two pass deflections and an interception. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 27 Aug. 2026

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deviations

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These deviations are due to the interaction between the helium in their atmosphere and traces of other elements, which vary between white dwarfs, depending on what material has interacted with the star over the course of its lifetime.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
This type of structured risk assessment is already extensively used in industry through HAZOP reviews, where potential deviations, causes, consequences and safeguards are systematically examined before a process is put into operation.

— Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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