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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
While the process looks different today, and much is diverted to more modern structures like shopping malls, water diversion in places such as Maui used to be laid out naturally flowing from the mountains to the ocean in land division called ahupuaʻa.
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Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Some attribute the severity of the Lahaina wildfire to the diversion of streams by the sugar cane industry.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
At that event, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava agreed to commit $3 million to the eviction diversion program in front of nearly 800 residents at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Cutler Bay.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Due to the diversion, passengers were booked onto alternative flights, The Independent reported, citing American Airlines.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Some attribute the severity of the Lahaina wildfire to the diversion of streams by the sugar cane industry.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
At that event, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava agreed to commit $3 million to the eviction diversion program in front of nearly 800 residents at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Cutler Bay.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Due to the diversion, passengers were booked onto alternative flights, The Independent reported, citing American Airlines.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversion
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Inside the entertainment complex, there is a professional-grade four-lane bowling alley, arcade gaming area, state-of-the-art indoor shooting range, and a club-style bar with seating for 20.—
Dana Hunsinger Benbow,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The area had already changed to an entertainment district with the 1981 opening of the Billy Bob’s Texas nightclub across North Main Street.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Thirty-four states have some form of admissions or amusement tax generally running from 3% to 10%.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Viewers on Instagram were quick to share their amusement at Tini's morning routine, and their delight at her close relationship with her owner's partner.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rather than jump between disconnected tools, teams can log into one platform to monitor loads, receive instant alerts for delays or route deviations and make proactive decisions before issues escalate.—
Bek Abdullayev,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Some of the miss may be due to conservatism, but what’s really happening here is a deviation of about $10 million to $15 million per quarter tied to the company’s customer commitment packages (CCP).—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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Austin said their programming is being adapted to work outside of school at recreation centers, churches and community events.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Museumgoers are greeted by several recreations of wooden boats used by Native Americans.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
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Villa were not against his departure.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Smith is a delight to watch.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Haunted Scream Park opening weekend 'Tis the season for frights and delights!—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The book functions as a set of nesting dolls, offering stories embedded in stories, a series of overlapping detours and evasions that ultimately coalesce as a vivid and coherent whole.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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There are no detours related to the this project, Zeigler said.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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With music, dancing, and a touch of retro flair, this is an evening designed for pure fun and maybe a little luck at the tables.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Diversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversion. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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