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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
If they are taken to jail, should they be charged or referred to diversion programs?
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Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Probation or diversion would have been logical on the charge of buying a gun while suffering from a drug addiction.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article Amid fears that a new state law criminalizes those who sleep outside, Central Florida leaders are coalescing around a diversion program to waive court sentences for people experiencing homelessness in exchange for pursuing treatment, housing and employment.
—Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
The only diversion from her gourmand wardrobe was her gray wool cap from Uniqlo.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Probation or diversion would have been logical on the charge of buying a gun while suffering from a drug addiction.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article Amid fears that a new state law criminalizes those who sleep outside, Central Florida leaders are coalescing around a diversion program to waive court sentences for people experiencing homelessness in exchange for pursuing treatment, housing and employment.
—Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
The only diversion from her gourmand wardrobe was her gray wool cap from Uniqlo.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversion
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Created by Global Citizen and Kendrick Lamar’s entertainment company pgLang, the tour is part an effort to bring more economic opportunities to the continent’s younger generations through live music.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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For thrill-seekers Meta Quest 3S Meta’s latest headset still delivers an exceptional mixed-reality experience for serious entertainment.Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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While this event has become a source of amusement over time, the circumstances leading to the war and the reasons for its failure highlight the remarkable biology and resilience of these birds and offer insight into human-wildlife conflict.Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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A great deal of amusement is on the carpet for those who pass the Christmas in a particular way; and the usual opportunity is given those who pass it as a holy, instead of a holiday.Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Treat the project as an experimentation project and make decisions to pivot to a new strategy or solution in scenarios where there is deviation from the original implementation.Buyan Thyagarajan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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As for the county with the most recreation centers, Park County in Montana led here by a mile with 4.01 per 1000 people, far above the average of 0.45.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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If that happens, the Forest Service’s avalanche centers will have to abandon more recreation areas like Seeley Lake.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ashworth brought departments closer together, but his departure at the start of this month leaves a hole.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Canoo has also seen major leadership departures recently: Aforementioned design chief Richard Kim Chief engineer Christoph Kuttner CTO Sohel Merchant CFO Greg Ethridge General counsel Hector Ruiz That leaves Canoo with just a co-founder on board.New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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There was plenty of politics in NR, but WFB also stuffed the magazine with articles about music, theater, art, ballet, language — the delights of civilization.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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If that's not enough to pique your attention, the late and delightfully eccentric Urban S. Hirsch III who collected this museum full of delights is one of nature's more colorful success stories.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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The conversation then took one final detour: astrology.Cat Johnson, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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The revelation of the romance between Willis and Wade, whom the district attorney hired to spearhead the Trump prosecution, created a months-long detour in the case.Ella Lee, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
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Intense and floral with tons of fun and unique flavors that would absolutely pop with the bitterness of vermouth or the sweetness of citrus, just waiting to be turned into a dry Martini.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Diversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversion. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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