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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
In 2024, Deep Tropics achieved an 87% waste diversion rate, preventing an overwhelming majority of the festival's trash from ending up in landfills or incinerators.
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Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Criminal proceedings are ongoing across multiple federal and state jurisdictions, with some cases—like those related to Operation Gold Rush and Western Washington pediatric drug diversion—still in early stages.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Maye enters Year 2 with no visible diversions from football.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
This followed an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 engine catching fire at Denver International Airport in March while taxiing to its gate during a precautionary diversion.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Criminal proceedings are ongoing across multiple federal and state jurisdictions, with some cases—like those related to Operation Gold Rush and Western Washington pediatric drug diversion—still in early stages.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Maye enters Year 2 with no visible diversions from football.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
This followed an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 engine catching fire at Denver International Airport in March while taxiing to its gate during a precautionary diversion.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversion
Noun
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Or the explosive growth of the experiential economy across sectors like sports, wellness, and entertainment.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Several notable names in arts, culture, entertainment and other areas joined Musetti and Moore in the campaign.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 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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One reason is that even the most consistent data will – even should – show an occasional deviation.—
Derek Newton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Given all these natural deviations, a CGM may not be able to tell you anything especially useful about your health.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
19 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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Despite the heavy news of Combs' fate and the confines behind bars, Combs and Mangione have access to the same holiday recreation as every other federal inmate: Spades card games, dominos, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and a soccer match in the small rec yard.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Despite stirring up trouble in front of the camera, Rashad has been a dream to work with, much to the delight of her millennial co-stars.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
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
Noun
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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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The Royals’ fireman reliever showed developmental traits as a hitter, but his career took a fateful detour in 2021.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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And there’s all kinds of theatrical fun at Bourbon Steak in Las Vegas.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Her subsequent revenge looks as fun and swift as the most righteous robbery.—
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“Diversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversion. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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