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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a scavenger hunt was organized as a diversion for the guests at the party
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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
movies and television became two of the most popular and influential diversions of the 20th century
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as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
carefully weighed testimony that did not contain the slightest diversion from the truth
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Recent Examples of diversion
Rose said another theft of high-value dogs, including a shih tzu valued at more than $2,000, took place at the store Feb. 12, when a woman with a stroller and another woman carrying a baby used a story of purchasing hamsters for a niece and nephew as a diversion.
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Dennis Romero, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
While other counties support their justice systems with smaller checks for initiatives like jail diversion programs, Mecklenburg County pays for jobs — prosecutors, clerks and more.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Of course, that mystery will unfold over the course of the season, sure to include misdirects and diversions along the way.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Operation Mincemeat is inspired by the unlikely real-life World War II story of an Allied Forces used of a corpse, with fake military plans in its pockets, to fool the Axis military with the diversion.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Dennis Romero, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
While other counties support their justice systems with smaller checks for initiatives like jail diversion programs, Mecklenburg County pays for jobs — prosecutors, clerks and more.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Of course, that mystery will unfold over the course of the season, sure to include misdirects and diversions along the way.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Operation Mincemeat is inspired by the unlikely real-life World War II story of an Allied Forces used of a corpse, with fake military plans in its pockets, to fool the Axis military with the diversion.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversion
Noun
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The Walt Disney Company is going through a round of layoffs Wednesday, impacting just under 200 employees, or almost 6% of the workforce in the ABC News Group and the company’s entertainment networks.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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For two years, he was chained to his hospital bed without access to any form of entertainment, left to lay in pain and listen to the hum of medical devices.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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The stark contrast between her daytime and nighttime behavior has only added to the amusement of viewers, many of whom have left lighthearted comments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now proprietors are going after adults with concepts like Holey Moley and Punch Bowl Social, which combines eating and drinking with nostalgic amusements such as billiards, bowling, darts and arcade games.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The sole deviation from her brand were her Bottega Veneta shield sunglasses.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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For David, Buttermilk Drop Bakery offers a sweet deviation from the norm.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Natural State's burgeoning outdoor recreation industry generated $7.3 billion in direct and indirect economic impact during 2023, per topline figures shared from a new report Monday.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Yates’ second-degree murder conviction stemmed from killing inmate Nathan Marcus, 33, at a recreation yard, the CDCR has said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Feb. 2025
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McBride declined to comment on whether the White House was involved in the Tate Brothers' departure from Romania.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet there’s also been a lack of leadership within the Bianconeri side, especially more so since the departure of Danilo, who fell down the pecking order under Motta at the beginning of the season.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The chorizo and potato taco is a delight, featuring chunks of potato rich with spicy pork fat and bits of salty meat.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The celebrity casting this season was particularly striking with a nod to the British talent featured throughout, adding an element of surprise and delight, from Alexa Chung, Fiona Shaw and Bel Powley at Simone Rocha to Richard E. Grant, Lesley Manville, Jason Isaacs and Naomi Campbell at Burberry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike is eliminating an annoying detour at one of its busier interchanges.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trimming a couple of those detours from the midsection would improve the overall pacing.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Be sure to look for fun stops along the way, such as Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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In Eli Craig’s (Tucker & Dale vs Evil) newest outing, the real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Diversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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