1
as in amused
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
a light comedy to divert the tired business executive
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2
as in turned
to change the course or direction of (something)
the bike race was diverted around the construction zone
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as in distracted
to draw the attention or mind to something else
trying to divert the child with a toy while the doctor was giving her a shot
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Recent Examples of diverted
Instead of remitting those taxes to the IRS, prosecutors alleged Kapoor diverted over $2 million from company accounts for his personal benefit.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Vehicles were allowed to use the slow lane and traffic was diverted off at the rest area.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Supporters say reforms are needed to protect school budgets and prevent classroom funding from being diverted into litigation costs.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The source familiar with the investigation said the Russian captain, named as Igor Anisimov, believed he would be diverted to the North Korean port of Rason to deliver the two reactors.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Vehicles were being diverted off the highway and onto Lone Elm Road.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Instead of addressing the domestic crisis, these funds were immediately diverted to cement the regime’s regional fortress — funding the Houthis, Hezbollah and the construction of the tunnel cities.
—Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Travelers heading west on Tuesday night should expect to be diverted at Exit 42 along Franklin Road before being able to reenter at Exit 38, and the Friday night crowd should expect the same in the opposite direction.
—Noah Daly
may 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2026
All northbound lanes of the highway are shut down and traffic is being diverted via the Turner Warnell exit, according to a social media post.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Vehicles were allowed to use the slow lane and traffic was diverted off at the rest area.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Supporters say reforms are needed to protect school budgets and prevent classroom funding from being diverted into litigation costs.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The source familiar with the investigation said the Russian captain, named as Igor Anisimov, believed he would be diverted to the North Korean port of Rason to deliver the two reactors.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Vehicles were being diverted off the highway and onto Lone Elm Road.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Instead of addressing the domestic crisis, these funds were immediately diverted to cement the regime’s regional fortress — funding the Houthis, Hezbollah and the construction of the tunnel cities.
—Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Travelers heading west on Tuesday night should expect to be diverted at Exit 42 along Franklin Road before being able to reenter at Exit 38, and the Friday night crowd should expect the same in the opposite direction.
—Noah Daly
may 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2026
All northbound lanes of the highway are shut down and traffic is being diverted via the Turner Warnell exit, according to a social media post.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverted
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The judges, however, were not amused.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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Horan, 32, points over his shoulder at the interaction, clearly amused.—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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That mugshot—with her straight dark hair, motorcycle jacket, and flat, defiant stare—would come to represent a nation, and generation, in crisis; a startling declaration that America’s own sons and daughters had turned violently against their country.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Rather than focusing on the White House setting itself, White said his attention quickly turned toward how bugs could affect lighting, camera shots and the overall broadcast presentation during a live pay-per-view event.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Fennell said she is frequently distracted by female characters adhering to modern grooming standards — like clean-shaven armpits — in period pieces like Jane Austen adaptations.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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This moon phase puts pressure on your love life, creativity or personal passions, especially if you've been emotionally distracted by money worries or self-worth issues.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Shower attendees, including Disick and Chyna's sister Dejah, took pictures in a photo booth, decorated infant onesies and were entertained by a belly dancer.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Looking for a fun and affordable way to keep your little one entertained this summer?—
Robin Westen,
Parents,
21 May 2026
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Walls swung away, rolled a ball through the infield that was pinched in and scored Mullins.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Trump’s approval rating with Hispanic voters has swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Dmitry Bakanov, the general director of Roscosmos, regaled Putin with a list of Russia’s recent accomplishments in the space sector.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The performance redirected her ambitions almost immediately.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE have redirected some exports to ports that bypass Hormuz, the IEA said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The latter is what marked the winds that whipped the region on Sunday and resulted in the death of a 61-year-old Santa Rosa man,killed by a falling tree.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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There’s also a menu of small snacks, with mezzes like hummus, tzatziki, whipped feta, falafel, halloumi, artichoke and eggplant.—
Connie Ogle
May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Diverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverted. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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