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
That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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Sophia Eppley,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
But so has Dunaway and far too much of Supergirl’s attention is diverted to rescuing her young man from Dunaway’s evil clutches.
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Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The flight, operated by PAL Airlines, diverted to Boston Logan International Airport.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
An Air Canada flight diverted to Boston after a pilot had a medical issue.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The California Highway Patrol's Woodland division said traffic was being diverted off the freeway at Reed Avenue.
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Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Bessent did not specify how much money would be released, which entity in Qatar would control the account, where the funds would be held, what role Iran would play in directing purchases or what enforcement tools the Treasury would use to ensure the money is not diverted.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Traffic is being diverted onto the George Bush Turnpike, according to the Lewisville Police Department, whose officers are assisting with traffic control.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
In December 2024, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was struck by a Russian air-defense system, killing 38 people after the flight was diverted due to GPS interference.
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Zak Kassas,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Sophia Eppley,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
But so has Dunaway and far too much of Supergirl’s attention is diverted to rescuing her young man from Dunaway’s evil clutches.
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Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The flight, operated by PAL Airlines, diverted to Boston Logan International Airport.
—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
An Air Canada flight diverted to Boston after a pilot had a medical issue.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The California Highway Patrol's Woodland division said traffic was being diverted off the freeway at Reed Avenue.
—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Bessent did not specify how much money would be released, which entity in Qatar would control the account, where the funds would be held, what role Iran would play in directing purchases or what enforcement tools the Treasury would use to ensure the money is not diverted.
—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Traffic is being diverted onto the George Bush Turnpike, according to the Lewisville Police Department, whose officers are assisting with traffic control.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
In December 2024, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was struck by a Russian air-defense system, killing 38 people after the flight was diverted due to GPS interference.
—
Zak Kassas,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverted
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But Nicky stays and watches, amused as Lestat declares his new outlook on life.
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As Nix rehabbed from his second surgery, while also enjoying his new role as a first-time father following the birth of his daughter Riley, he was amused by a fervor sprouting across social media or on radio talk shows about his operation and the recovery that followed.
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Volatile, quarrelsome, dogmatic, and sure of his own brilliance, Reinhold outraged patrons, amassed huge debts, and turned his eldest son into an exhausted workhorse.
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Paraguay seemed to fade after the Mbappé goal, but turned it on again late, forcing Mike Maignan to make his first save of the day about 89 and a half minutes into the match.
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Getting distracted by a late-stage bombshell would feel disingenuous at this point.
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My will is scattered, directed toward many contradictory things, and easily distracted.
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Fair highlights Despite the ongoing issues, the sparse number of visitors entertained themselves with interactive exhibits, like dressing up as former President George Washington or speaking with an actress portraying Betsy Ross.
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Multiple clips from the show entertained the Annecy audience, all of which carried the high energy fans would expect.
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Bobrovsky’s hope didn’t truly run out until Florida swung a trade for Jacob Markstrom, a deal that was finalized early Tuesday afternoon.
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Never count out Tim Connelly, who swung the massive trades that brought Gobert and Ball to Minnesota and shipped off Karl-Anthony Towns days before training camp two years ago, but the Wolves will likely be looking elsewhere for a starting forward.
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The excitement continued with a visit from none other than Indiana Jones played by Choco Clotfelter, who regaled the students with tales of the railroads, travel, and the founding of the Del Mar Fair.
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Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.
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Guests who are, as a result, prevented from booking an entire home, are instead redirected to book private room listings and hotels on the Airbnb platform.
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The crash caused all lanes of the Long Island Expressway in both directions to be closed into the morning hours of June 30, and traffic headed to the Queens borough was being redirected, city officials said.
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Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be whipped with a rattan cane 21 times each for kissing without being married.
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Impress party-goers with this Fourth of July colored layered dessert starring fresh berries, angel food cake, and whipped topping.
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“Diverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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