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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a scavenger hunt was organized as a diversion for the guests at the party
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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
movies and television became two of the most popular and influential diversions of the 20th century
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as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
carefully weighed testimony that did not contain the slightest diversion from the truth
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Recent Examples of diversion
The show’s main character, Michael Westen - played by Jeffrey Donovan -- rigs the bridge as a diversion.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Pandit says India could take several actions — including some immediate ones — to retain and redistribute water within its own territory, such as using existing dams, building diversion structures or adding infrastructure to ongoing dam projects without getting Pakistan's nod.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 8 July 2025
This morning’s must reads Other must reads The diversion of water for a Southern California Edison hydroelectric plant reduces the flow of the Kern River for nearly 16 miles.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The new regulations include a diversion program that refers first-time violators to an online safety course.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Pandit says India could take several actions — including some immediate ones — to retain and redistribute water within its own territory, such as using existing dams, building diversion structures or adding infrastructure to ongoing dam projects without getting Pakistan's nod.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 8 July 2025
This morning’s must reads Other must reads The diversion of water for a Southern California Edison hydroelectric plant reduces the flow of the Kern River for nearly 16 miles.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The new regulations include a diversion program that refers first-time violators to an online safety course.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversion
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This information including any specific securities mentioned is for educational, entertainment and illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any individual security.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Food trucks, chef demonstrations, live entertainment and educational programming from community partners are some of the activities offered.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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At one point, the support bars bowed inward and the whole chair collapsed toward the ground—much to my friend’s amusement.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But this new version of Krypto is both very powerful and very rambunctious, and Superman has trouble training him, much to the amusement of Superman’s peers like Batman.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Because in the grand symphony of automotive manufacturing, this sneaky little data gremlin slipped past quality checks, and the deviation was written off as statistical noise.—
Raghu Para,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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However, the deviation came up front, where Gonzalo Plata, who is more of a winger than a centre-forward, started in place of Pedro.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The department is currently conducting a study to identify gaps for recreation centers.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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The National Park Service issued a water advisory but recreation areas remain open.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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Yes, the departures from last year’s title team now include Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The comeback was nearly completed with the final kick of the game, but Marcel Sabitzer’s 99th-minute shot was saved impressively by Thibaut Courtois, much to the delight of many of the 76,611 fans at MetLife Stadium.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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That gave San Francisco a 5-1 lead, much to the delight of the thousands of Giants fans present at the intimate minor league park.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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The latest one sees our leads on a summer road trip that takes a detour to a camp populated by vampires and daywalkers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Nobody would blame him for wanting to take a detour and furthering his career elsewhere.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Make fun of the obsessiveness of Method Acting all you like, but Phoenix’s performance in Eddington is unlike any other in his career.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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If Ham and Cheese on a Hawaiian roll are their go-to lunch request, then consider having a little fun and turning them into sliders.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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“Diversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversion. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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