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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
The diversion to Pussycat hit territory was only a momentary one for the moment, veritably a trailer for the show’s finale.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Mental health diversion was granted in the case, which, according to prosecutors, was dismissed in 2022.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Taliban officials have yet to respond to the latest Iranian claims, maintaining that water shortages are due to climate conditions rather than diversion.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In an episode dense with theories and red herrings, those glorious diversions are what linger most.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversion
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
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Even as his Reddit-haunting admirers still parse his lyrics for hidden meanings, his spirit surely looks down on them with wry amusement at his fans’ unending search for profundity.—
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Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.—
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This followed a dizzying number of deviations by Greene from the party line, dating back to early summer—foremost were her very public calls for the Justice Department to release the Epstein files.—
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The Ramona Community Planning Group on May 1 unanimously approved a minor deviation that allows changes to Spirit of Joy’s original major use permit for their church project at the site, which fell through in 2021.—
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Outside the center and elsewhere around Ketchikan, visitors can find newer totem poles, including recreations carved as part of a Civilian Conservation Corps project that began in 1930s and modern-day totem poles by master carvers.—
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Peru sits along the Mississinewa River in north-central Indiana, and has antique shopping, farm experiences, and outdoor recreation worth checking out any time of year.—
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So many questions remain unanswered about his messy departure from Nottingham Forest in September last year.—
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
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Japan draws thirtysomethings with its diverse attractions, from culinary delights to swift transportation, catering to travelers' varied interests.—
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Taco Bell's menu is ever-changing, bringing back fan favorites while creating new culinary delights for customers to love.—
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Posted detours on eastbound I-94 will direct traffic north on I-35E, east on Interstate 694 and south on I-694 to the I-94/I-694 interchange in Woodbury.—
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There’s a few closures and detours on deck this weekend for roadways throughout the region.—
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Always ready for fun, Rose enjoys laughing, moving and finding creative ways to express herself.—
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Manette poked fun at his famous recliner For over 35 years, Curt has settled into the same teal Bradington Young recliner to eat, watch TV and work out football plays.—
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“Diversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversion. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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