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
Seven United Airlines flights have returned to their point of origin or been diverted to other airports, according to the American carrier.
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Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Some 120 flights were in the air when the closure was announced, with some turned around and others diverted to Gatwick Airport outside London, Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris or Ireland's Shannon Airport, tracking services showed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Flights have been diverted to alternative destinations wherever possible, with airports at Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Germany’s Frankfurt, Ireland’s Shannon and Gatwick Airport, the UK’s second largest airport, already accepting several.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Some turned around and others were diverted to Gatwick Airport outside London, Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris or Ireland’s Shannon Airport, tracking services showed.
—Brian Melley, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The event caused 645 aircraft delays and diverted some planes already set for landing.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
Lawrence Hayes was most of the way to London from New York when Virgin Atlantic announced the plane was being diverted to Glasgow.
—Brian Melley, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Other flights are being diverted to London Gatwick Airport, according to NBC News.
—Leslie Josephs,monica Pitrelli,lucy Handley, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
United Airlines said seven of their flights returned to their origin or were diverted to other airports, and added that all other flights scheduled to the airport on Friday were cancelled.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Some 120 flights were in the air when the closure was announced, with some turned around and others diverted to Gatwick Airport outside London, Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris or Ireland's Shannon Airport, tracking services showed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Flights have been diverted to alternative destinations wherever possible, with airports at Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Germany’s Frankfurt, Ireland’s Shannon and Gatwick Airport, the UK’s second largest airport, already accepting several.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Some turned around and others were diverted to Gatwick Airport outside London, Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris or Ireland’s Shannon Airport, tracking services showed.
—Brian Melley, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The event caused 645 aircraft delays and diverted some planes already set for landing.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
Lawrence Hayes was most of the way to London from New York when Virgin Atlantic announced the plane was being diverted to Glasgow.
—Brian Melley, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Other flights are being diverted to London Gatwick Airport, according to NBC News.
—Leslie Josephs,monica Pitrelli,lucy Handley, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
United Airlines said seven of their flights returned to their origin or were diverted to other airports, and added that all other flights scheduled to the airport on Friday were cancelled.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diverted
Verb
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But everyone seemed amused by the goal.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Panamanians are not amused by such reports.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cameras captured her walking around on the grass before getting distracted and Jordan swooping her up to get to their next hole.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The one who got distracted by the minstrel did not finish last.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Chattanooga, Tennessee Equal parts city escape and nature retreat, Chattanooga offers tons of activities to keep your group entertained, plus great food and plenty of art.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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All that green fire should keep the kids entertained, but don’t expect this spell to outlast the closing credits.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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High military spending, financed by oil exports redirected to China and India due to Western sanctions, has kept the economy overheated.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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The nature of crime shifted from arson to armed robbery.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Eroding Consumer Trust The increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods has shifted consumer behavior and attitudes toward authenticity.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Diverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diverted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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