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as in entertainments
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 amusements
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 deviations
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 diversions
Since the 1950s, television, slot cars, plastic models and other diversions have diluted the attraction of model trains.
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Focus on the pie and don’t offer up anymore diversions.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The Caspian Sea heavily relies on water inflow from the Volga and Ural rivers, which is hindered by dams and diversions.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Hurrying a product tends to lead to tunnel vision, which blots out the opportunity for tinkering, exploration and the diversions that often yield the greatest successes.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Rationing to avoid China diversions.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
The groups, led by Bring Back the Kern and Water Audit California, sued Bakersfield in 2022, arguing that allowing water diversions to dry up the river violates California’s public trust doctrine, the principle that certain natural resources must be preserved for the public.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Instead, focus on socializing with kids, sports events and fun diversions.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Focus on the pie and don’t offer up anymore diversions.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The Caspian Sea heavily relies on water inflow from the Volga and Ural rivers, which is hindered by dams and diversions.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Hurrying a product tends to lead to tunnel vision, which blots out the opportunity for tinkering, exploration and the diversions that often yield the greatest successes.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Rationing to avoid China diversions.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
The groups, led by Bring Back the Kern and Water Audit California, sued Bakersfield in 2022, arguing that allowing water diversions to dry up the river violates California’s public trust doctrine, the principle that certain natural resources must be preserved for the public.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Instead, focus on socializing with kids, sports events and fun diversions.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversions
Noun
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One of the main deviations from Wright’s book came in the character of Bigger Thomas.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Those are the deviations around the trend line.Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Faced with the upcoming departures of big tenants including HSBC and Clifford Chance, the east London landlord is seeking to reinvent itself by building more apartments and providing more entertainment and leisure offerings.Robert Olsen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The departures of Hucles Mangano and Tweed are among the first major moves under new controlling owner Willow Bay, who joined with her husband, Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger to invest in the team last July.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Intense and floral with tons of fun and unique flavors that would absolutely pop with the bitterness of vermouth or the sweetness of citrus, just waiting to be turned into a dry Martini.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Diversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversions. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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