diversion
noun
the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose.
diversions
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pluralof diversion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Experiencing hours-long delays and diversions out of Aspen’s airport is as much a part of the local experience as spotting bears during hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
“The river has the capacity to go dry even in scenarios when there are very few diversions or overpumping.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
A spokesperson for the airport said operations were suspended between 17:40 and 19:15 BST, "resulting in a number of cancellations and diversions" to flights.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
That explained blitzball, that explained the nightly meetings of the Super Suicide Society, that explained his insistence that I share all his diversions.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
