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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
Although the Red Sea crisis has brought chaos to the shipping industry and global supply chains at large in the form of lengthier delivery times, more port congestion and an increase in carbon emissions, the diversions may have inadvertently helped alleviate another potential problem—overcapacity.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2025
Without detours and diversions, that’s a distance of easily 18,000 km (11,000 mi), or about halfway across the world.
—Big Think, 26 Dec. 2024
Traveling Christmas passengers began sharing complaints about delays and diversions on social media early Tuesday morning.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
In May, the organization was hit with an attack that caused mass disruptions as staff was forced to move to manual processes that caused errors, delayed or lost lab results, and diversions of ambulances to other hospitals.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Totally unexpected in its diversions, yet enduring in its themes of endurance and triumph, Tampopo is simply one of the best food films ever made.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Since the 1950s, television, slot cars, plastic models and other diversions have diluted the attraction of model trains.
—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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2025
Without detours and diversions, that’s a distance of easily 18,000 km (11,000 mi), or about halfway across the world.
—Big Think, 26 Dec. 2024
Traveling Christmas passengers began sharing complaints about delays and diversions on social media early Tuesday morning.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
In May, the organization was hit with an attack that caused mass disruptions as staff was forced to move to manual processes that caused errors, delayed or lost lab results, and diversions of ambulances to other hospitals.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Totally unexpected in its diversions, yet enduring in its themes of endurance and triumph, Tampopo is simply one of the best food films ever made.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Since the 1950s, television, slot cars, plastic models and other diversions have diluted the attraction of model trains.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversions
Noun
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Even minor deviations in configurations can lead to non-compliance, potentially resulting in significant fines or legal repercussions.—
Jody Brazil,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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In these reports, ensure your EA includes updates from the team on project timelines, budget status and any deviations from planned outcomes.—
Kenzie Biggins,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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The Royals currently have potential bench spots available after the departures of Frazier, Garrett Hampson, Paul DeJong, Tommy Pham and Yuli Gurriel in free agency.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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The college football offseason is replete with daily news of potential roster departures and additions.—
Christopher Kamrani,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Promoter Harold Conrad, who was present, said Clay kept making fun of Liston’s bad luck.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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These dinner parties are far from a snooze, with themes, food, and fun.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Diversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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