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
Bauman offered an amendment that would have diverted the funding to street reconstruction and paving projects, and a city fund that helps first-time homebuyers with down payments.
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Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
But any amount of traffic diverted should help the gridlock, the councilman said.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
But upon arrival, it was diverted to Williamsport, as were some other SMU private planes.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Illegal products most often carried chemicals on the state’s 66-chemical screening list — supporting a common belief that products that fail the state test are diverted to the illicit market.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
They're diverted to other things—some stupid, and some quite smart.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Their potential ramp-up comes at a time when Indonesia is competing with other developing Southeast Asian countries, such as Vietnam, to attract investment and supply chains diverted from China.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Drivers are being diverted off the highway at Country Club Road, with the closure expected to last for another two hours.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
An apparent collision with a bird Thursday diverted an American Airlines flight bound for North Carolina back to New York City.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
But any amount of traffic diverted should help the gridlock, the councilman said.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
But upon arrival, it was diverted to Williamsport, as were some other SMU private planes.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Illegal products most often carried chemicals on the state’s 66-chemical screening list — supporting a common belief that products that fail the state test are diverted to the illicit market.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
They're diverted to other things—some stupid, and some quite smart.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Their potential ramp-up comes at a time when Indonesia is competing with other developing Southeast Asian countries, such as Vietnam, to attract investment and supply chains diverted from China.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Drivers are being diverted off the highway at Country Club Road, with the closure expected to last for another two hours.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
An apparent collision with a bird Thursday diverted an American Airlines flight bound for North Carolina back to New York City.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverted
Verb
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For his part, Tommy seems equal parts amused and admiring of the widow.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
29 Dec. 2024
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Reddit users in the comments section were amused by the post, with many mothers jumping in to share what songs their babies were obsessed with.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Slot said Alexander-Arnold was not distracted by fluttering eyes in Spain but the right-back looked like a man with his mind elsewhere.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, some basic realities are that Russia is distracted by the war Ukraine, and is not of much help to Iran's regional military strategy.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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In at least four of the heists, the thieves threatened their victim with a gun; one victim was pistol whipped, cops said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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At the final whistle, James ran onto the field and whipped a towel through the air.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Their task was to get the parcels organized, redirected and delivered in six months.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Questions to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were redirected to Human Health Services, which also went unanswered.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Also cut off from Russian gas, Moldova has over the past week shifted to more expensive alternatives, including electricity from Romania.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Around midseason, Browns coaching consultant Mike Vrabel shifted his primary focus from helping the tight ends to helping the offensive line.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Diverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverted. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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