1
as in amuses
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 turns
to change the course or direction of (something)
the bike race was diverted around the construction zone
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3
as in distracts
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 diverts
Talk of bringing in the National Guard is less a solution than a distraction — a show of force that diverts attention away from the deeper investments communities need.
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Debra Gittler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Even Tahoe Truckee still diverts some of its chicken to a processor to make mandarin orange chicken.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Surrounding air moves toward this low-pressure region, but Earth’s spin diverts it, causing the formation of an , a circle of strong thunderstorms around the eye.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
The planet-friendly essential is produced from RPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate), using a pioneering process that diverts plastic waste from landfill and the ocean.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Instead, arresting homeless people often deepens their poverty, increases displacement and diverts public funding away from the real solution – stable, affordable housing.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Debra Gittler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Even Tahoe Truckee still diverts some of its chicken to a processor to make mandarin orange chicken.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Surrounding air moves toward this low-pressure region, but Earth’s spin diverts it, causing the formation of an , a circle of strong thunderstorms around the eye.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
The planet-friendly essential is produced from RPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate), using a pioneering process that diverts plastic waste from landfill and the ocean.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Instead, arresting homeless people often deepens their poverty, increases displacement and diverts public funding away from the real solution – stable, affordable housing.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverts
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Zoë has been Artemis' right-hand warrior for more than 2,000 years, giving her a more serious nature that amuses modern demigods.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Sound Of Music turns 60 this year – and Disney has happily opted to celebrate the occasion by remastering the film in 4K resolution and high dynamic range for a worldwide re-release at the cinema and on 4K Blu-ray disc.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, a third gang member shows up, and Peaches (as well as the couple) are shot to death in a burglary that quickly turns into a homicidal scene with multiple bodies.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Democratic leaders said the plan distracts from more urgent legislative priorities and is unlikely to move forward.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the New York Times, Schmidt—yes that same guy who was talking up AGI in April—urged Silicon Valley to stop fixating on superhuman AI, warning that the obsession distracts from building useful technology.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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No memoir entertains like Hollywood, which is why readers should read Zwick’s, and many more.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As a riff on the British whodunit, Columbus’ film is simply a cozy, and perhaps an all too simple, affair — nothing more than a jigsaw puzzle that neither challenges nor frustrates, but only passively entertains.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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One lucky executive will soon take charge of the grandest park of them all when Disneyland swings open its doors on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Vogt, though, deflects credit to his players.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Deadheading redirects energy from seed production to root and vegetative growth of annuals and perennials.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trying to sign up for a new TypePad account currently redirects users to BlueHost instead.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
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To accomplish this, Barton turned to the fundamental dance technique of spotting, where the dancer finds a focal point in front of them and whips their head around to hold that focus spot and keep themself centered.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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Wind whips both the sound waves and temperatures around, so bring a blanket even if it’s not forecast to rain or hail.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Diverts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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