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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
European ports like Rotterdam and Antwerp have been slammed with congestion throughout the year due to various labor strikes and disruptions, as well as schedule changes brought upon by the Red Sea diversions.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
For agents who stay on the job, the diversions are driving a morale crisis that goes hand in hand with the drop in prosecutions.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
That willingness to play fast and loose with history gained new momentum in the Monster series, the first two seasons of which made questionable diversions from the life of Jeffrey Dahmer and the saga of the Menendez brothers.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Dams and water diversions became engines of patronage, enriching insiders, killing rivers and exacting a terrible cost from rural communities.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Day-long diversions include the Poseidon Gardens, a massive wellness center and thermal park with no less than 20 natural swimming pools.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
However, thematically and stylistically this is of a piece with its predecessors’ interest in dysfunctional families, troubled teens and tweens (once again directed with skill by Omerzu), and unexpected narrative diversions and surprises.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Worse, the voluntary agreements would eliminate State Water Board limits on diversions by new water projects.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
For agents who stay on the job, the diversions are driving a morale crisis that goes hand in hand with the drop in prosecutions.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
That willingness to play fast and loose with history gained new momentum in the Monster series, the first two seasons of which made questionable diversions from the life of Jeffrey Dahmer and the saga of the Menendez brothers.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Dams and water diversions became engines of patronage, enriching insiders, killing rivers and exacting a terrible cost from rural communities.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Day-long diversions include the Poseidon Gardens, a massive wellness center and thermal park with no less than 20 natural swimming pools.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
However, thematically and stylistically this is of a piece with its predecessors’ interest in dysfunctional families, troubled teens and tweens (once again directed with skill by Omerzu), and unexpected narrative diversions and surprises.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Worse, the voluntary agreements would eliminate State Water Board limits on diversions by new water projects.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversions
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The objectionable programs in that case were not the Republican-baiting precincts of late-night television but the social taboo-breaking entertainments of Three’s Company, All in the Family and Knots Landing.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Stern is one of several high-profile entertainments hosts who have condemned ABC and Disney for yanking Kimmel off the air.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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You won’t be inclined to play games or be involved in trivial amusements.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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The event brings folks back in time with historic hands-on learning, old-fashioned amusements and cultural demonstrations.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Detecting deviations from the routine, the stereotypical, was a forte for AI.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Playing this character is one of the great delights of my career.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Read on to shop our picks for the best stocking stuffers and mini delights for this holiday season—including sweet treats, cold-weather accessories, and charming knickknacks.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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In lieu of talking heads and dramatic recreations, Geeta Gandbhir's film is composed almost entirely of police bodycam footage and 911 calls.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now, Williams has taken to Instagram to protest the AI video recreations of her father that she’s received in recent vintage.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
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In fact, there are large asset pricing firms that make billions each year by being the fastest traders to exploit even tiny departures.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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And also surviving the departures of people.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
20 Oct. 2025
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In addition to adrenaline rushes and novelty pleasures, haunted houses also create connection between visitors.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pleasures of a simple red sauce dish and a basket of bread.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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In one of the podcast’s sharper detours, the discussion turns to Graham Platner, the Senate candidate in Maine whose campaign has been rattled by old Reddit posts and an apparent Nazi tattoo.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Additional safety precautions for residents due to more people driving through Old Louisville because of detours was also brought up during the meeting.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Diversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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