1
as in to amuse
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 to turn
to change the course or direction of (something)
the bike race was diverted around the construction zone
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Recent Examples of divert
The pilot of the plane declared an emergency and was forced to divert the flight back to Bradley.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
The captain declared an emergency and the flight was diverted back to Bradley International Airport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Much of that waste is incinerated or ends up in a landfill, with only 2 percent of post-consumer textiles in Europe diverted to fiber-to-fiber recycling.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
Traffic was diverted onto U.S. 6 during the closure.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
The captain declared an emergency and the flight was diverted back to Bradley International Airport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Much of that waste is incinerated or ends up in a landfill, with only 2 percent of post-consumer textiles in Europe diverted to fiber-to-fiber recycling.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
Traffic was diverted onto U.S. 6 during the closure.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divert
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Former Chiefs wide receiver Gehrig Dieter has been amusing himself on social media with posts that are clearly designed to troll Kansas City fans.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2025
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Bugs are ubiquitous and range from amusing to annoying to downright game-breaking.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 June 2025
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Today, in a world still healing from a global pandemic and grappling with economic, political and climate uncertainty, the temptation to turn inward is strong.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This focus and appreciation for lifestyle gaming turned the DS from a simple console to a generation-defining device.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Sending in the National Guard was an obvious military flex, designed to to bait Angelenos while perhaps distracting Americans from Trump’s far greater troubles.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The upshot is, an ADAS, such as Tesla FSD and robotaxi, does not get distracted and is laser-focused on the road.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The audience is pulled in, and ultimately entertained, not just by the impeccable performances, but via an inside look at average, everyday people.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Local entertainers, from hip-hop artists to visual artists, entertained the crowd for four hours, showing off their talents.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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During the argument, Goins swung the golf club at Jones, a witness told police.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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There are also new characters for guests to greet and learn their lore — an eccentric monster hunter and a talented musician who regales guests with songs and tales.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Ars Video As in the books, Murderbot is the central narrator, regaling us with his observations of the humans with their silly ways and discomfiting outbursts of emotion.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Communicate Honestly By contrast, companies that deflect responsibility or offer vague or misleading reasons for layoffs (or none at all) spark criticism that erodes trust.—
Nicole Tidei,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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That was credited to Evander Kane at 3:28 of the third when his centering pass deflected in off Esa Lindell.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The latest tariff news could see steel redirected to other markets such as Europe, Spoores said, putting downward pressure on prices.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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These later-life expenses can turn what was once considered a predictable inheritance into a financial safety net redirected to the daily demands of living longer.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Divert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divert. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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