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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
That case lasted years, but the charges were dismissed in 2025 after Paxton completed a pre-trial diversion program that included more than 100 hours of community service and online ethics training from the State Bar of Texas, according to WFAA.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
The ad hoc committee would allow councilmembers to review local laws and explore options such as mandatory diversion training for parents.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Water diversions for farmland alter the timing and temperature of river flows.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
As far as the launch’s effect on air traffic, the FAA stated there were six departure delays, five airborne holding events and no aircraft diversions.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
The ad hoc committee would allow councilmembers to review local laws and explore options such as mandatory diversion training for parents.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Water diversions for farmland alter the timing and temperature of river flows.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
As far as the launch’s effect on air traffic, the FAA stated there were six departure delays, five airborne holding events and no aircraft diversions.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversion
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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One year after Saratoga Nights was introduced to revitalize downtown foot traffic, its organizers are evaluating how to make the event series better this year with more food offerings and more diverse entertainment.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The current 2% village amusement tax, originally introduced in 2019, is applied on the entry fees to all forms of discretionary entertainment, like going to the movie theater, watching a play or musical, visiting an amusement park or attending a sporting event.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The word has always carried the sense of a mild or gentle expression of pleasure or amusement.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Epitaxial growth of SiC on wafers requires temperatures above 2732°F and precise precursor chemistry; even small process deviations can generate micropipe defects that render devices inoperable.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The application calls for neighborhood development and site development permits for work within the public right of way fronting 1595 Coast Walk, including deviations to allow a new driveway and for two existing guest parking spaces to remain.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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These teenagers are our children — overwhelmingly from the South and West sides, communities that are increasingly drained of safe places for them, like recreation centers, after-school programs, mental health resources and jobs.—
Desmon Yancy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The latter is made possible by up to $650,000 in yearly matching grants from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, distributed to local and county governments, park and recreation departments, angling organizations, water districts and others.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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The liveried doormen hop to it like tree frogs, as if your every arrival and departure were a matter of the utmost urgency and significance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Savage, though, was particularly emotional when discussing the eventual departure of shortstop and back-to-back Big Ten player of the year Roch Cholowsky, who is widely expected to be a first-round pick.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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These delights have been a favorite of holiday parties for decades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Padres left fielder Jase Bowen, a 2019 11th-round draft pick out of high school by the Pirates, got his first career hit in the seventh on a single to the delight of his friends and family.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The right pair of shorts or cropped pants can keep you cool and comfortable on long walks to explore new neighborhoods, lazy afternoons at outdoor cafes, hikes to a waterfall or outlook, and spontaneous detours to the beach.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Ecca Vandal’s route to punk was riddled with detours into sounds, cultures, and identities the genre rarely represents.—
Erica Campbell,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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After all, those extensions that looked so good at your dinner and drinks might not prove as fun at the beach or water park.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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The Outer Banks, a group of barrier islands just off the North Carolina coast, placed 14th on the publication’s Top 18 list of getaways offering fun and relaxation for the whole family.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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“Diversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversion. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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