divert
verb (used with object)
to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
are diverting
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present progressiveof divert.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Cargoes are diverting from Europe to Asia, where the shock from the Persian Gulf is most acute and traders can earn a premium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
These six podcasts offer respites for your brain, delivering tales that are diverting enough to keep you focused, but uneventful enough that you can doze off.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2024
With the possibility of a second East Coast strike looming in the new year if dockworkers and port owners can’t agree on a contract, importers are diverting their goods to Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2024
Major shipping firms including Mediterranean Shipping Company, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and the oil company BP have all said they are diverting vessels away from the Red Sea.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2024
Mrs. Gilding exchanges invitations with a number of these because they are interesting or amusing, or because their parties are diverting and dazzling.
From Etiquette by Emily Post
