as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
some tall and diverting tales were told by the festival's roving storyteller
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as in entertaining
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
a light comedy to divert the tired business executive
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as in turning
to change the course or direction of (something)
the bike race was diverted around the construction zone
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as in distracting
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 diverting
BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2021
The plan also would call for constant testing of players and staff, which could mean diverting resources from public health care.
—Nick Piecoro, azcentral, 6 Apr. 2020
Per The New York Times: Judging by comments on social media, many of those who tuned in found Mr. Bone to be the most diverting thing about the debate.
—Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 10 Oct. 2016
Both popular and science media show an outsized fondness for brain imaging studies, inspiring much work more diverting than informative.
—David Dobbs, WIRED, 4 July 2006
Judging by comments on social media, many of those who tuned in found Mr. Bone to be the most diverting thing about the debate.
—Jonah Engel Bromwich, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2016
Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, anger simmered among residents who accused the government of diverting the island’s already scarce resources to migrants at their expense.
—Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Facing the likelihood of further escalation, Tehran prioritized fortifying its defenses over diverting resources to foreign conflicts.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
For all of us, this system completely ignores our very real needs, diverting dollars and attention from the critical services our families desperately need in the wake of violence.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Here are a four suggestions, diverting from the usual alpha and beta destinations to gamma superyacht spots offering a little quieter holiday vibe.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
With European powers diverting men and supplies to Europe in 1939-41 to battle Nazi Germany, colonies in the Pacific were mostly undefended.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
To trick the German forces into believing that a much larger American force was stationed in various locations, diverting attention away from the real operations and damaging enemy morale.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Opponents, however, dislike diverting taxpayer funding from public schools to private ones and point to examples of misuse of funds, in such cases as this one.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
But you were also treated to a diverting and delightful narrative, rich with insider’s lore.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2021
The plan also would call for constant testing of players and staff, which could mean diverting resources from public health care.
—Nick Piecoro, azcentral, 6 Apr. 2020
Per The New York Times: Judging by comments on social media, many of those who tuned in found Mr. Bone to be the most diverting thing about the debate.
—Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 10 Oct. 2016
Both popular and science media show an outsized fondness for brain imaging studies, inspiring much work more diverting than informative.
—David Dobbs, WIRED, 4 July 2006
Judging by comments on social media, many of those who tuned in found Mr. Bone to be the most diverting thing about the debate.
—Jonah Engel Bromwich, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2016
Verb
An amendment proposed by Councilman Mark Jeffreys called for diverting I-71 and I-75 southbound to eastbound I-275.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, anger simmered among residents who accused the government of diverting the island’s already scarce resources to migrants at their expense.
—Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Facing the likelihood of further escalation, Tehran prioritized fortifying its defenses over diverting resources to foreign conflicts.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
For all of us, this system completely ignores our very real needs, diverting dollars and attention from the critical services our families desperately need in the wake of violence.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Here are a four suggestions, diverting from the usual alpha and beta destinations to gamma superyacht spots offering a little quieter holiday vibe.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
With European powers diverting men and supplies to Europe in 1939-41 to battle Nazi Germany, colonies in the Pacific were mostly undefended.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
To trick the German forces into believing that a much larger American force was stationed in various locations, diverting attention away from the real operations and damaging enemy morale.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Opponents, however, dislike diverting taxpayer funding from public schools to private ones and point to examples of misuse of funds, in such cases as this one.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverting
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Other videos don’t end so super—with a range of different crashes resulting, which may seem amusing to watch.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additional viewers found the segment to be amusing, with several enjoying the Port Authority joke.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Yet another highly sought after PR guru, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the sensational nature of the complaint is distracting from an industry reality.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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The distracting little notification badges!Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Dec. 2024
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The doctor's office might be festooned with fun decorations.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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The impassioned, fun, formidable set (during which Parker joined Lipa onstage) aired live on BBC One and globally on the broadcaster’s website.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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Chefs have attempted to remedy this by whipping the egg whites to add some airiness, but even then, the result is plenty thick.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Instead of whipping the ball into the box, the ball was played short to Adams at the top of United’s penalty area.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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For many manufacturers, this means redirecting resources to address vulnerabilities in products that have already been in use for years.Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, some sites in other states appear to be redirecting customers to nearby locations.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
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About halfway through the year, the El Niño pattern faded, slowly shifting towards La Niña conditions, which are expected to begin early next year.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Well, 2024 seems to have been a very busy year for the OECD and the OECD inclusive framework base erosion and profit shifting in terms of implementation of these two pillars.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Diverting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverting. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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