1. moves or extends in different directions from a common point; separates and goes different ways
2. differs or deviates from something, especially in opinion or approach

Examples

• The river diverges into two separate streams near the valley.
• The hiking trail diverges at the old oak tree.
• Her opinion diverges from the majority view on this issue.
• The new policy diverges significantly from previous practices.
• The road diverges just past the bridge.
• Their research methodology diverges from traditional approaches.
• The story diverges from the original plot in several key ways.