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
The pilots diverted the flight to Buffalo to attempt an emergency landing.
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The $155,000 figure was within a range covered by insurance, and FBI investigators found that no individual donor funds were diverted before they were deposited into the Bright Futures Fund, Johnston wrote.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2025
Those developments diverted attention — and at times overshadowed — the shutdown news emanating from Washington, where there was no progress to report.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
National carrier Brussels Airlines said 15 outbound flights were unable to take off, while eight incoming flights were diverted to other airports.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
All northbound lanes were shut down and traffic was diverted onto Bird Road as the investigation continued.
—Hunter Geisel, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
In this case, the donation is a physical piece of equipment, and the money can’t be diverted to something else, Obayashi said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Following the crash, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that the westbound lane of I-10 near the 534-mile marker was closed and that traffic was being diverted.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The Pentagon diverted money in its budget to prevent military families from missing their paychecks earlier this month.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The $155,000 figure was within a range covered by insurance, and FBI investigators found that no individual donor funds were diverted before they were deposited into the Bright Futures Fund, Johnston wrote.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2025
Those developments diverted attention — and at times overshadowed — the shutdown news emanating from Washington, where there was no progress to report.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
National carrier Brussels Airlines said 15 outbound flights were unable to take off, while eight incoming flights were diverted to other airports.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
All northbound lanes were shut down and traffic was diverted onto Bird Road as the investigation continued.
—Hunter Geisel, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
In this case, the donation is a physical piece of equipment, and the money can’t be diverted to something else, Obayashi said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Following the crash, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that the westbound lane of I-10 near the 534-mile marker was closed and that traffic was being diverted.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The Pentagon diverted money in its budget to prevent military families from missing their paychecks earlier this month.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverted
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The Special Olympics are not amused after Kid Rock used an ableist slur while making a joke in a recent Fox News interview.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The footage left internet viewers both amused and confused.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Over the years, California Highway Patrol officers have told Honk their priority is saving lives — so intoxicated and distracted drivers, speeders and those not wearing seat belts get top billing.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, 14% of more than 1,000 respondents said at least one accident had occurred at their workplace because an employee was distracted by a smartphone—often resulting in injury or damage to property.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Much of that extra time was spent setting the stage for the next performance, but there was plenty to keep guests entertained between takes.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between performances, while the crew was breaking down and setting up on stage, there was a lovely MC keeping the crowd entertained.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Chiefs’ special teams also never swung the field with a return for a touchdown.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ed Wallace, who regaled radio listeners, TV viewers and newspaper readers with stories and advice about cars, died Sunday at his Fort Worth home.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Dec. 2025
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Jim often regaled others with the spicy story.—
Lee Michael Katz,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If you're redirected to a CAPTCHA on an unfamiliar site or after clicking a suspicious link, stop immediately.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The last of them was a Graves smash toward the net late in the frame, which freshman Maddie Rodgers redirected in for a 2-1 lead.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cherry already has a soft spot for Biancani, never mind the grueling conditioning, including countless hours of running that whipped the Hornets into shape.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Diverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverted. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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