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as in entertainment
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 amusement
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 deviation
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 diversion
The pilot program was funded by the county commission in 2023, and was designed to assist at-risk tenants and their families through free legal assistance and eviction diversion programs.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
What’s more, Moche canals functioned in tandem with floodwater diversion canals, which activated during El Niño events to create niches of agricultural productivity amid disasters.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
The tower was charged with larceny and participated in a diversion program, after which his record was expunged.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, read any news report of a flight diversion, and chances are there's a thoughtless passenger behind it – someone who didn't want to share the overhead bin space, insisted on jamming their seat all the way back, or didn't want to wait to use the bathroom.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
What’s more, Moche canals functioned in tandem with floodwater diversion canals, which activated during El Niño events to create niches of agricultural productivity amid disasters.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
The tower was charged with larceny and participated in a diversion program, after which his record was expunged.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, read any news report of a flight diversion, and chances are there's a thoughtless passenger behind it – someone who didn't want to share the overhead bin space, insisted on jamming their seat all the way back, or didn't want to wait to use the bathroom.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversion
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Key Documentary Players Meet at CPH:DOX to Ponder Alternatives After ‘Streamers Went to the Right’ Now 20, Martin admits that the subsequent years in the rough-and-tumble entertainment business left some bruises.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Formerly an entertainment venue and public garden in the late 1800s, Zhang Yuan later became a residential area until the government took over in 2018.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (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,
17 Apr. 2025
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This massive endeavor, which officially opens May 22, is a way for Universal to showcase and monetize its diverse library of franchises and bolster its amusements business.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2025
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This deviation from the norm surely isn't coincidental.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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This deviation has prompted WWE to edit out specific portions of the segment from their digital video recaps, indicating the sensitive nature of the content.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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What went into the recreation of that opening scene?—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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With the departure of Apple this month, the mall is now in its final days.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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With the departures of DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin, a void on the team’s leadership council exists.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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Growing up, in San Diego, Mary Faith Casey could easily access delight.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Entrées feature delights such as buttermilk pancakes with banana and mixed berries, eggs benedict with crispy potatoes, and grilled lamb chops with a seven spice blend.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The notice said pedestrian detours will be in place, and bikers and drivers will have to share the road during construction.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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But fans should expect this show to keep taking little detours and to keep telling compact, moving mini-stories.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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To say more would spoil the fun, but what this film demonstrates clearly is the exceptional filmmaking talent of Coogler and his team, mostly who all worked on his other films.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Par 3 Contest is a family-friendly affair that blends lighthearted fun with competitive spirit, offering a unique prelude to the intense battle for the green jacket.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Diversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversion. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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