noun
a person or thing that departs from a standard or accepted course
verb
to depart or swerve from a standard or accepted course
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It is important not to deviate from the established procedures in order to maintain consistency.
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Try not to deviate from the plan or we might get lost.
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Don't deviate from the group or you'll be left behind.
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Her mind tends to deviate from reality and wander into the realm of imagination.