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as in entertainments
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 amusements
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 deviations
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 diversions
Weird neighbors and increasingly bizarre diversions plague every attempt Nameless Hero makes to get down the stairs of his building to the man who’s standing outside.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026
The Ritz Kids program offers fun diversions for children, including a popular Kids Night Out program in which children can have dinner, watch a movie, and play games while parents enjoy a child-free evening.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
In the end, even after his shimmering wit and formidable smarts led him to a career of delightful diversions into everything from aesthetics to neurophysics to Pink Floyd, Stoppard went back to his own beginnings.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Now, as drought tightens across the seven states that share the Colorado River, Upper Basin states are calling on California to cut its diversions in exchange for more desalination facilities.
—Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Beyond your beach chaise, diversions include Andromeda Botanic Gardens, an oasis of tropical trees and exotic blooms.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 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
A lot of these reforms, including ACA in its own way, were diversions.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026
The Ritz Kids program offers fun diversions for children, including a popular Kids Night Out program in which children can have dinner, watch a movie, and play games while parents enjoy a child-free evening.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
In the end, even after his shimmering wit and formidable smarts led him to a career of delightful diversions into everything from aesthetics to neurophysics to Pink Floyd, Stoppard went back to his own beginnings.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Now, as drought tightens across the seven states that share the Colorado River, Upper Basin states are calling on California to cut its diversions in exchange for more desalination facilities.
—Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Beyond your beach chaise, diversions include Andromeda Botanic Gardens, an oasis of tropical trees and exotic blooms.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 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
A lot of these reforms, including ACA in its own way, were diversions.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversions
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Among the New Wave of American filmmakers in the mid-’70s, Spielberg and his friend George Lucas stood out as directors with ambitions to make old-fashioned popular entertainments.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Families can enjoy boardwalk amusements in Old Orchard Beach, vintage arcades in York, and water parks in Saco.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (which is also pet-friendly) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Thus, traces of this quantum gravity theory or a fifth fundamental force appearing as deviations from Newton's laws should be testable with a wide range of experiments.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 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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We’re surrounded by sensory delights, and a new book argues that being more attuned to them could be a balm for digital exhaustion.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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The psychologists, economists, and happiness advocates have saddled the rest of us with an impoverished and incomplete picture of gratification and its distinctive delights.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Blending intimate personal moments with recreations of some of his most memorable performances, Michael gives audiences an unprecedented look at the artist behind the music.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Greece is offering eastern Libya’s authorities coast guard training, as well as support for employment programs and investment initiatives, in an effort to strengthen cooperation and curb migrant departures across the Mediterranean.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In his stead, Kennedy often refers people to his protective, longtime assistant, Stefanie Spear, who colleagues say has slowed department operations and fueled some significant leadership departures.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Four days of good music and fun are expected.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In New Orleans, travelers take detours to devour beignets, jambalaya, etouffee, muffaletta, and gumbo.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Road closures The City of Santa Clara announced a multi-phase plan to close the roads and establish detours surrounding the stadium.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversions. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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