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
Most people choose to fly into Aspen airport, but that too can be hit or miss, with flights often being canceled and diverted due to weather conditions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
This past season the team diverted 217,000 pounds of trash from ending up in landfills.
—Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The flight was subsequently diverted to Boston Logan International Airport.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Prosecutors said the Moores secured advantageous board positions and diverted substantial participant payments for their own profit.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026
However, the initiative does not stipulate how dollars diverted from payroll must be spent.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
While Regional Transit continues to receive state and federal funding, more of that money is being diverted to operating expenses instead of capital projects.
—Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
As a result Pink Line trains are currently operating between 54th/Cermack and Polk, then diverted to the Racine stop on the Blue Line for service to downtown.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
There is between $41 and $43 million sitting in that account right now, and if it doesn’t get spent in 10 years, it gets diverted.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
This past season the team diverted 217,000 pounds of trash from ending up in landfills.
—Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The flight was subsequently diverted to Boston Logan International Airport.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Prosecutors said the Moores secured advantageous board positions and diverted substantial participant payments for their own profit.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026
However, the initiative does not stipulate how dollars diverted from payroll must be spent.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
While Regional Transit continues to receive state and federal funding, more of that money is being diverted to operating expenses instead of capital projects.
—Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
As a result Pink Line trains are currently operating between 54th/Cermack and Polk, then diverted to the Racine stop on the Blue Line for service to downtown.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
There is between $41 and $43 million sitting in that account right now, and if it doesn’t get spent in 10 years, it gets diverted.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverted
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The 59-year-old's criticisms included questioning how Kara Zor-El's ears could be pierced if her skin is bulletproof, and being amused after someone online compared Alcock's appearance to an ape-looking character from Land of the Lost.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Rodríguez González was particularly amused by the daily musical interlude.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The confessions of a paperboy turned journalist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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What was supposed to be 30 minutes of catching up turned into two hours of orange-and-blue gushing.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Keys got distracted by Sikoa and Knight took control.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Items Made of Quality Materials Stephanie Wells recommends not getting distracted by looking for a particular type of item while thrifting but instead keeping your eyes open to a number of quality materials.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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On day one, guests tour Villa Santo Sospir, formerly owned by socialite Francine Weisweiller, who entertained Cocteau, Picasso, and Yves Saint Laurent.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Best hopping balls for indoor and outdoor use Hopper balls are a fun way to keep children entertained and make adults feel like kids again.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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From this perspective, the pendulum has fully swung from being near resistance and overbought to being near support and oversold.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Once the board was attached, the contestant swung the board around by, yep, the spike in his nose.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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The excitement continued with a visit from none other than Indiana Jones played by Choco Clotfelter, who regaled the students with tales of the railroads, travel, and the founding of the Del Mar Fair.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Kakha doesn't sell to Russia — but has heard his wines end up there anyway, purchased somewhere along the supply chain and redirected without his knowledge.—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The law, passed two years ago by state legislators, now requires children under 13 who are considered delinquent, or who have broken a state law, be redirected to social services.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The combination of sugar snap peas and whipped tofu with a sizzling oil drizzle is a meatless stunner.—
Ellie Krieger,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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Merchants in fine suits rode in carriages or on sedan chairs while enslaved people lugging carts and crates wore dirty, threadbare clothing and could be publicly whipped or burned to death for misbehavior.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 June 2026
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“Diverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverted. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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