
Deviate
Unexpected Change
Use 'deviate' to describe an unusual change in someone's behavior or routine.

She rarely deviated from her study schedule.
Plan Alteration
Mention 'deviate' when someone intentionally changes a plan or pattern.

Despite the advice, he chose to deviate from the original plan.
Not Negative
'Deviate' doesn't inherently mean something negative; it can lead to positive outcomes.

Their success came when they deviated from conventional methods.
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