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
So, when funds meant to ease those pressures are diverted elsewhere, the impact is immediate.
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Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Data centers have sparked backlash from communities across the state that are worried about higher utility bills, strained power grids and water being diverted away from families to cool servers at massive data centers.
—Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The flight crew initiated bomb threat protocol after hearing the threat and diverted the plane to Detroit Metro Airport, where it was isolated for a full security check, according to an FBI affidavit filed with the complaint.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
With ample reserves and deep pockets, analysts say some Russian shipments bound for China could be diverted to more desperate countries.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Noland hopes the millions saved in federal grant money will be diverted to further improvements along the Monon Corridor.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
LaGuardia was temporarily shut down as air traffic was diverted.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
So far, cargo headed from the Far East to the Middle East, which could have been diverted to Malaysia, Singapore or Sri Lanka, hasn’t caused backups in those markets.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Traffic will be diverted to the southbound CR 920 exit.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Data centers have sparked backlash from communities across the state that are worried about higher utility bills, strained power grids and water being diverted away from families to cool servers at massive data centers.
—Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The flight crew initiated bomb threat protocol after hearing the threat and diverted the plane to Detroit Metro Airport, where it was isolated for a full security check, according to an FBI affidavit filed with the complaint.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
With ample reserves and deep pockets, analysts say some Russian shipments bound for China could be diverted to more desperate countries.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Noland hopes the millions saved in federal grant money will be diverted to further improvements along the Monon Corridor.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
LaGuardia was temporarily shut down as air traffic was diverted.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
So far, cargo headed from the Far East to the Middle East, which could have been diverted to Malaysia, Singapore or Sri Lanka, hasn’t caused backups in those markets.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Traffic will be diverted to the southbound CR 920 exit.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverted
Verb
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Is she amused or angered or saddened by this?—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Social media reactions to the bunny range from enamored to amused to annoyed at the price tag, which runs from $112 to $140.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Estrada Juarez turned the camera to show the sunset.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Eastlake defense turned three double plays behind him, including a nifty 6-4-3, started by shortstop Zowen Watson, to end the game.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its glare-free screen also helps keep reflections away so you won't be distracted.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms can include being easily distracted, difficulty keeping track of time and impulsivity.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fans are entitled to want to be entertained, and to be frustrated that the European campaign has been a struggle, as well as by the problems Palace have endured when confronted by 10 men on several occasions of late.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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United has long entertained the prospect of buying JetBlue, but remains disciplined on price, according to people familiar with the matter.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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My dad glanced behind us once to see if we were being followed, winked at me in the rearview mirror, and then swung our car toward Interstate 80, headed west.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Then the pendulum swung and strength training came into vogue in the ’90s and 2000s as more research emerged suggesting that lifting could help improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis, Petrzela says.—
Caitlin Carlson,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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Nash’s Santa Clara teams had that under coach Dick Davey, whose lessons in mental toughness were regaled in Nash’s Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement speech.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Keenan had the hookup with both Cambridge’s flourishing party scene and a handful of small-time regional pot dealers, who regaled the pair with tales of running weed in pickup trucks over the Mexican border.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Money intended to help offset energy costs and support long-term investments was redirected to plug budget holes.—
Jason Gallion,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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That money can be redirected, sometimes automatically, to cover other unpaid obligations, including tax debt, and because this process often happens behind the scenes, some taxpayers may not realize what's coming until their refund is reduced or gone entirely.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For 10 minutes, Boyd took in the scene as the flags whipped above the center-field scoreboard, Cubs infielders took grounders and stadium workers finished final preparations before 39,712 fans streamed into the ballpark.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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This pizza has soppressata, whipped ricotta and drizzles of hot honey.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Diverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverted. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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