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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3
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
There have been reports of Shaheds used in this way, and some discussion about whether drones should be diverted from the strategic campaign for tactical use.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The study also found that nearly half the respondents — highest on record — had diverted investments planned for China to other regions, primarily Southeast Asia.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Owners also must have measures in place to ensure that cannabis is not stolen or diverted, including programs to track each piece of cannabis that enters and leaves their store, as well as more traditional security systems, such as video-surveillance systems and a silent alarm.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The plane had to be diverted to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The Delta flight was on its way to Amsterdam from Salt Lake City when it was diverted to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport following heavy turbulence.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Arrivals from cities including Gran Canaria, Tokyo, and Paris were diverted to alternate airports across Poland and Europe.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
After the relief first officer reported back to the cockpit, the crew declared an emergency with air traffic control and diverted to Minneapolis.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Those are among the types of costs typically covered by tax revenue diverted in a TIF agreement.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
David Hambling, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The study also found that nearly half the respondents — highest on record — had diverted investments planned for China to other regions, primarily Southeast Asia.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Owners also must have measures in place to ensure that cannabis is not stolen or diverted, including programs to track each piece of cannabis that enters and leaves their store, as well as more traditional security systems, such as video-surveillance systems and a silent alarm.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The plane had to be diverted to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The Delta flight was on its way to Amsterdam from Salt Lake City when it was diverted to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport following heavy turbulence.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Arrivals from cities including Gran Canaria, Tokyo, and Paris were diverted to alternate airports across Poland and Europe.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
After the relief first officer reported back to the cockpit, the crew declared an emergency with air traffic control and diverted to Minneapolis.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Those are among the types of costs typically covered by tax revenue diverted in a TIF agreement.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverted
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Lalay, a 15-foot crocodile, was not amused and spent half an hour thrashing around with the man’s leg clenched in her teeth, until the park owner clocked her over the head with a block of concrete to get her to let go.—
Kassondra Cloos,
Outside,
10 Sep. 2025
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TikTok users were quick to react to the unexpected footage, with many amused by the cat's calm and independent demeanor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The prototype delivered 13 per cent conversion efficiency, which, in simple terms, meant that with the prototype, for every 100 units of heat energy that went into the device, about 13 units were turned into electricity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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To cope, Chinese companies have turned more to grouping large numbers of less efficient, often homegrown, chips together to achieve similar computing capabilities.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The walk to the penalty spot didn’t feel long for Bronze, partly because she was distracted by the strapping.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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First published in 1985, the book warned that the threat to American democracy came not from state repression, but from a culture distracted by amusement.—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt favorite Tituss Burgess and Culture Club singer Boy George have also entertained audiences in the part.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lesbians who love age gaps deserve to be entertained just as much as anyone else.—
Ana Osorno,
Them.,
18 Sep. 2025
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After the Blue Jays swung a trade to bring in Shane Bieber at this season's deadline, Edward Eng of FanSided's Jays Journal predicted the team would turn to him as a long-term replacement while letting Max Scherzer walk this winter.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Last year the park swung open the doors to equally ingenious fairytale rides themed to the Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan cartoons.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Like his Washington, Bargatze’s Farnsworth regaled a trio of underlings (SNL cast members Bowen Yang, Mikey Day, and James Austin Johnson) with ridiculous yet accurate predictions for the future, in this case of TV.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Appel also regaled the audience with his strategy that resulted in Springsteen getting on the cover of both Time and Newsweek.—
Caryn Rose,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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With notes of caramel, maple sugar, and whipped coconut, Ellis Brooklyn’s latest launch proves that sweet can still be sophisticated.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the winds whipped across the seaside links-style layout, the competition heated up.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Efforts are being redirected towards alternatives that are a healthy blend of traditional and modern medicine, with a special focus on an individual’s body and its reaction to treatment.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, city officials insist that those funds cannot legally or logistically be redirected to cover those operating costs.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Diverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverted. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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