diverting

[ dih-vur-ting, dahy- ]

adjective

1. serving to divert; entertaining; amusing.

Other Words From

• di·verting·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of diverting¹

First recorded in 1645–55; divert + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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

The operation has seen Kyiv's forces claim about 250sq km of territory, but it appears to have failed in its primary objective of diverting Russia's momentum in the east of Ukraine.

From BBC

But Rosenberg said the government takes the position that any payment to procure the housing would “irreparably harm” the VA by diverting the money from other services.

From Los Angeles Times

A dramatic and unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on flight schedules, diverting planes and causing widespread disruptions.

From BBC

He said the state has plenty of water but lets millions of gallons flow into the Pacific Ocean instead of diverting it to farmers and Angelenos.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• entertaining