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
Spirit confirmed in a statement that one of its flights from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was diverted to the Dominican Republic on Monday.
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Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Its delivery problems aren't Spirit Airlines told Quartz in a statement its flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic after attempting to land in Port-au-Prince.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic, and a return trip to Florida was arranged for passengers and crew members.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
No money is being diverted from disaster response needs.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Disaster Relief Fund money has not been diverted to other, non-disaster related efforts.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Eastbound traffic early Saturday was being diverted to the center lane of MLK Boulevard, but midday Saturday the Arkansas Razorbacks' official social media accounts urged travelers to find other routes to the game.
—Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
In that way, resources aren't technically being diverted to an entirely new business, Rabois says.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
The affected trips include an Air India flight from Mumbai to New York that was diverted to Delhi on Monday because of a hoax bomb alert, a spokesperson for the carrier told CNN.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Its delivery problems aren't Spirit Airlines told Quartz in a statement its flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic after attempting to land in Port-au-Prince.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic, and a return trip to Florida was arranged for passengers and crew members.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
No money is being diverted from disaster response needs.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Disaster Relief Fund money has not been diverted to other, non-disaster related efforts.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Eastbound traffic early Saturday was being diverted to the center lane of MLK Boulevard, but midday Saturday the Arkansas Razorbacks' official social media accounts urged travelers to find other routes to the game.
—Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
In that way, resources aren't technically being diverted to an entirely new business, Rabois says.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
The affected trips include an Air India flight from Mumbai to New York that was diverted to Delhi on Monday because of a hoax bomb alert, a spokesperson for the carrier told CNN.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverted
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Still, Kim seemed amused by his label’s popularity in China.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Gallagher, however, was not amused.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
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We would not be distracted by special interest agendas or issues that did not improve the outcomes of our students.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Munger’s approach was about staying within your circle of competence and not getting distracted by things outside of it.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Levi’s has entertained the idea of selling the brand several times.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Evan Shapiro entertained, shocked and awed an industry crowd in Madrid this week.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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Viral food trends – whether it’s whipped coffee, baked feta pasta, or the infamous butter boards – can spread like wildfire, captivating millions of viewers in mere hours.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Top the cups with Greek yogurt or whipped coconut cream to mimic Frankeinsteins's hair.Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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Taiwan has also redirected investment flows.Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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The attack forced incoming patients to be redirected to other facilities for nearly eight hours, the Justice Department said.Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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Now that Israel has shifted its attention to Lebanon and scored several initial tactical successes against Hezbollah, Iran cannot afford to stand back and watch for two main reasons.Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
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There were other moments when Binder uncovered specific ideas that Axelrod said shifted the race's momentum.Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Diverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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