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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
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.
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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
Today, the five-room inn is known as a charming and cozy retreat with convenient access to local diversions.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
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
Today, the five-room inn is known as a charming and cozy retreat with convenient access to local diversions.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 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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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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The application calls for neighborhood development and site development permits for work within the public right of way fronting 1595 Coast Walk, including deviations to allow a new driveway and for two existing guest parking spaces to remain.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Epidaurus To discover even more historical delights, visit Epidaurus, located about a two-hour drive from Athens on the northeastern side of the Peloponnese.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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These delights have been a favorite of holiday parties for decades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 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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The opening credits have also led to some viral social media recreations.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Given the offseason departures of Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, Kansas City was in need of another cornerback — even with the additions of rookie first-round pick Mansoor Delane, rookie fourth-round pick Jadon Canady and veterans Kaiir Elam and Kader Kohou.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Their departures came as the commission was trying to finalize the operating procedures needed to carry out many of Measure B’s provisions.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The story makes stops in Milan, Barcelona and Tehran, and goes on detours through a Jewish powerhouse club in pre-war Vienna, and soccer’s place in the American culture wars.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But the Blue Ridge Parkway is undergoing construction in the High Country this summer, with rotating closures and detours during construction.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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“Diversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversions. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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