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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
Andrade’s bill bars any future third-party diversions from money refunded to the state.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Rather than focusing on the shiny diversions of loud spectacles, Americans might take a few moments this year to explore the parallels between our current condition and the detailed indictment of particulars that Thomas Jefferson laid out against the king of England in 1776.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
This is also a good day for social outings, fun diversions, sports events, the arts and playful activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 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, 26 Feb. 2026
Three more protesters — Isabella Terrazas, Eliana Fuchs and Zoe Edelman — were granted mental health diversions last year.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Temporary vehicle diversions may be used if safety limits are reached.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
On Earth, the storms can lead to power blackouts, cause air travel diversions, and interfere with radio transmissions.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 15 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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Rather than focusing on the shiny diversions of loud spectacles, Americans might take a few moments this year to explore the parallels between our current condition and the detailed indictment of particulars that Thomas Jefferson laid out against the king of England in 1776.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
This is also a good day for social outings, fun diversions, sports events, the arts and playful activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 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, 26 Feb. 2026
Three more protesters — Isabella Terrazas, Eliana Fuchs and Zoe Edelman — were granted mental health diversions last year.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Temporary vehicle diversions may be used if safety limits are reached.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
On Earth, the storms can lead to power blackouts, cause air travel diversions, and interfere with radio transmissions.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 15 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
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
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The DigiMEP platform’s reporting architecture extends from individual service visits to enterprise-level dashboards, where equipment health, service verification, and performance deviations can be analyzed in aggregate.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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One of the great delights, but also slight annoyances of doing a show as popular as American Psycho, [is] that family, friends, everyone wants to see it.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Last year in Hong Kong, an employee was tricked into sending $25 million to fraudsters who used deepfake recreations of the company's CFO and other colleagues to convince the employee of their authenticity.—
Don Aviv,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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Many are original structures dating back to the late 1800s along with some recreations, all designed to give a glimpse into frontier life.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chicago O’Hare issued a ground stop on Tuesday night due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, with flight departures delayed an average of 15 minutes and increasing.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The criminal section in the Civil Rights Division now has approximately 10 prosecutors, down from about 30 in recent years, amid early retirements, transfers and departures for other jobs, sources tell CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The back half of the store, however, is where the fun really begins.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kids might seem like a tough audience to program for, but like anyone else, selections can be tailored to them in ways that are exciting, fun, and elastic.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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Those kinds of detours come at a cost.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ongoing work has reshuffled some familiar crossings and detours near downtown, contributing to frequent backups.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversions. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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