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 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 Rodriguez has been disruptive in training camp with pass deflections and sideline-to-sideline speed along with good awareness. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Nick Andersen, an undrafted rookie safety from Wake Forest, led the team with nine tackles, two pass deflections and a tackle for loss. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026 In his college career — two seasons at Maryland and two seasons at Michigan — Barham accounted for 193 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and seven pass deflections across 48 games played. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026 Harvey accumulated 121 total tackles, four picks, 28 passes deflections as well as forced and recovered a pair of fumbles. — Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Rookie defensive tackle Anthony Campbell continued to turn heads with pass deflections and a sack, while John Williams, returning from injury, proved his versatility across the offensive line. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Not interceptions nor pass deflections; not passing yards allowed nor touchdowns given up. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 July 2026

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deviations

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Those experiences can create capability, yet typical screening processes may interpret them primarily as gaps or deviations.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Genetic deviations that impair the processing of alcohol turn out to be associated with lower rates of alcoholism.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

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