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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
Miami Music Week is at its zenith this weekend, its cacophonous diversions and decibels aimed at the spring break crowd and other ears that haven’t been around for very long, highlighted by the DJ bonfire known as Ultra Music Festival.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Friday’s draft decision includes new caveats suggested by the State Water Board limiting water diversions from the Delta to 986,000 acre-feet and requiring the project to align with Bay-Delta planning rules to protect fisheries.
—Chaewon Chung
march 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Located in the high desert to the east of California’s Sierra Nevada, the lake dried up in the early 20th century as a result of water diversions by the city of Los Angeles.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Those diversions led to a total cost savings of $497,322, the department added.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
This 9+1 program helps local New Yorkers qualify and filters out wealthy people who have minimal free time—or can spend their free time on expensive diversions—all while helping new runners train and stay motivated.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The shutdown forced cancellations and diversions as aviation authorities closed the airport.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
But after Locust was used near West Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA, shut down the airspace near the border – twice, causing flight cancellations and cargo diversions.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Premier League is about to pick up after both Arsenal and City were entangled in the diversions of domestic and European cup competitions since the last round of title punches were thrown just over a week ago.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Friday’s draft decision includes new caveats suggested by the State Water Board limiting water diversions from the Delta to 986,000 acre-feet and requiring the project to align with Bay-Delta planning rules to protect fisheries.
—Chaewon Chung
march 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Located in the high desert to the east of California’s Sierra Nevada, the lake dried up in the early 20th century as a result of water diversions by the city of Los Angeles.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Those diversions led to a total cost savings of $497,322, the department added.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
This 9+1 program helps local New Yorkers qualify and filters out wealthy people who have minimal free time—or can spend their free time on expensive diversions—all while helping new runners train and stay motivated.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The shutdown forced cancellations and diversions as aviation authorities closed the airport.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
But after Locust was used near West Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA, shut down the airspace near the border – twice, causing flight cancellations and cargo diversions.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Premier League is about to pick up after both Arsenal and City were entangled in the diversions of domestic and European cup competitions since the last round of title punches were thrown just over a week ago.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversions
Noun
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The party was a most enjoyable dance, typical of the charming informal entertainments for which the club is noted.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Television, which greeted the new year with fresh entertainments of all shapes and sizes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 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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That will keep the rest of us from footing the bill for their part-time seaside amusements.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2026
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By improving their algorithms and collecting more data, the team hopes to improve their measurements and possibly uncover deviations from existing theories.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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To anyone following the MAHA movement and the activities of the surgeon general nominee, Casey Means, these deviations will not be surprising.—
Christopher Duggan,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the city blooms with hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees, indulge in speciality, mouthwatering delights at participating eateries.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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One of the great delights of the series is getting to see Pfeiffer so frazzled.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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This sense of domestic insecurity carries through the remaining two-thirds of the film, which incorporates doubles, cyborgs, and holographic recreations of the film’s female characters.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition also includes life-size recreations of areas of the ship intended to show what daily life was like on board for passengers across different classes.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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For example, while there are many reasons behind new immigration flows, an underlying driver of departures – from Africa and the Middle East in particular – is a lack of opportunity at home and the promise of better opportunities abroad for this burgeoning population.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Videos on the Instagram page for the restaurant show a packed establishment late at night with young people having fun and drinking, with a long line outside.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for March 27, 2026 Having fun can make intimidating schedules much easier to handle.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Drivers were advised to plan for potential detours and delays.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Macario, 26, has taken injury detours, but stands indisputably as one of the world’s better goal-scorers among women.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversions. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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