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Deviate

usgb/ˈdiːvieɪt/Volume
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Unexpected ChangePlay
Use 'deviate' to describe an unusual change in someone's behavior or routine. SlideShe rarely deviated from her study schedule.
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Plan AlterationPlay
Mention 'deviate' when someone intentionally changes a plan or pattern. SlideDespite the advice, he chose to deviate from the original plan.
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Not NegativePlay
'Deviate' doesn't inherently mean something negative; it can lead to positive outcomes. SlideTheir success came when they deviated from conventional methods.