1
as in amuses
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 turns
to change the course or direction of (something)
the bike race was diverted around the construction zone
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3
as in distracts
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 diverts
This invites empathy, diverts the conversation toward healing rather than fault-finding and helps both partners challenge the automatic assumption that blame is the only way to respond.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
That type of financing essentially diverts the growth in taxes that comes after redevelopment so it can be invested in ways that support the project.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Opponents say the program diverts money away from public schools in need of further investment.
—Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Talk of bringing in the National Guard is less a solution than a distraction — a show of force that diverts attention away from the deeper investments communities need.
—Debra Gittler, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Talk of bringing in the National Guard is less a solution than a distraction — a show of force that diverts attention away from the deeper investments communities need.
—Debra Gittler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Even Tahoe Truckee still diverts some of its chicken to a processor to make mandarin orange chicken.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Surrounding air moves toward this low-pressure region, but Earth’s spin diverts it, causing the formation of an , a circle of strong thunderstorms around the eye.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Instead, arresting homeless people often deepens their poverty, increases displacement and diverts public funding away from the real solution – stable, affordable housing.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
That type of financing essentially diverts the growth in taxes that comes after redevelopment so it can be invested in ways that support the project.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Opponents say the program diverts money away from public schools in need of further investment.
—Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Talk of bringing in the National Guard is less a solution than a distraction — a show of force that diverts attention away from the deeper investments communities need.
—Debra Gittler, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Talk of bringing in the National Guard is less a solution than a distraction — a show of force that diverts attention away from the deeper investments communities need.
—Debra Gittler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Even Tahoe Truckee still diverts some of its chicken to a processor to make mandarin orange chicken.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Surrounding air moves toward this low-pressure region, but Earth’s spin diverts it, causing the formation of an , a circle of strong thunderstorms around the eye.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Instead, arresting homeless people often deepens their poverty, increases displacement and diverts public funding away from the real solution – stable, affordable housing.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverts
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Zoë has been Artemis' right-hand warrior for more than 2,000 years, giving her a more serious nature that amuses modern demigods.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The decision turns less on predicting the next Fed meeting and more on projecting a company’s earning power far into the future.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Maria is a wonderfully textured character, at turns flinty and cold and vivacious and funny, and Maura is adept at embodying all sides to this woman.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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Molina, who is fascinated by silver screen legend Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez), distracts himself and Valentín with a recounting of his favorite film of hers — The Kiss of the Spider Woman.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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But Democratic leaders said the plan distracts from more urgent legislative priorities and is unlikely to move forward.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The question is whether that hardware expands or merely entertains.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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By night, Criel entertains guests for intimate dinners — and the occasional artistic performance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Why Regeneration, Not Reinvention Whenever HR is critiqued, the pendulum swings toward reinvention.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With Venice the fall’s first awards season launchpad, eyes will be keenly trained on how the jury swings tonight.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Vogt, though, deflects credit to his players.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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While the series veers more toward the action side of things, stealth is also incredibly important.—
George Yang,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Once scanned, the code redirects them to fraudulent websites that ask for sensitive personal information, such as banking information, credit card numbers or login credentials.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Deadheading redirects energy from seed production to root and vegetative growth of annuals and perennials.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Diverts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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