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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
On Earth, the storms can lead to power blackouts, cause air travel diversions, and interfere with radio transmissions.
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The drug companies alleged that using contract pharmacies led to abuses, such as duplicate billings, product diversions, and ineligible rebates.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
An affordable, rapidly developing tech and entrepreneurial hub that anchors a lake district of endless outdoor diversions, Tampere is regularly voted by Finns as the country’s prettiest city.
—Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
But Conlon didn’t grant IRTBA a permanent injunction banning future diversions of transportation tax revenue.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Those are diversions but also distractions.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Occasional song-and-dance diversions are presented with dull simplicity, as the camera observes choreography at a distance, rather than embodying or enhancing it.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
His speech at the Detroit Economic Club included a few diversions but was overall more targeted.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
There are no televisions in the guest suites (Wifi is available though), only turquoise waters and ocean breezes are the diversions here.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Julian Dossett, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The drug companies alleged that using contract pharmacies led to abuses, such as duplicate billings, product diversions, and ineligible rebates.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
An affordable, rapidly developing tech and entrepreneurial hub that anchors a lake district of endless outdoor diversions, Tampere is regularly voted by Finns as the country’s prettiest city.
—Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
But Conlon didn’t grant IRTBA a permanent injunction banning future diversions of transportation tax revenue.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Those are diversions but also distractions.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Occasional song-and-dance diversions are presented with dull simplicity, as the camera observes choreography at a distance, rather than embodying or enhancing it.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
His speech at the Detroit Economic Club included a few diversions but was overall more targeted.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
There are no televisions in the guest suites (Wifi is available though), only turquoise waters and ocean breezes are the diversions here.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the developer would have to go to the Advisory Plan Commission if the final plan has any deviations from the PUD.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Only one other angler availed himself of the river's delights Thursday.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Their film explores the vulnerability of the trans-masculine community by delving into Bean and Rozos’ own personal experiences, intertwined with the delights, challenges, and tragedy within Brockington and Prescott’s lives.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Chilean filmmaker spent over three years on the film, shooting the recreations as well as interviews with the principals and researching archive.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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While people tag her in dozens of videos every day, Humphrey tries to pick recreations that are authentic moments caught on camera.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Two departures are scheduled at 17 hours and 25 minutes, and one is scheduled at 17 hours and 40 minutes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cast departures are also possible, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Coach Rick Hirtensteiner said Young dealt with the pressure by just trying to have fun, and Sheffer, playing with his younger brother, Ryan, a starting shortstop, appeared to do just that Wednesday.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Since 1900, the club has served youths ages 5 to 18 through high-quality programs in a safe, supportive environment where young people can learn, grow and have fun.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If a plan changes, your upbeat flexibility is equipped to turn detours into discoveries.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The result is detours, delays, and huge increases in shipping and insurance costs, along with disruptions to the world's vital supply lines.—
David Szondy
February 15,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Diversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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