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diverting

American  
[dih-vur-ting, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr tɪŋ, daɪ- /

adjective

  1. serving to divert; entertaining; amusing.

Other Word Forms

  • divertingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of diverting

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

Example Sentences

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As it currently stands, road use fees fall short of fully funding roadway systems in most states already, and governments are currently diverting funds from other sources.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Super Micro Computer stock fell 33% last Friday after a co-founder was indicted for allegedly diverting servers to China.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Super Micro Computer had placed two employees on leave and fired a contractor after charges of diverting U.S.-assembled servers to China, violating export control laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The two allegedly sent goods from the US to shipping firms in Malaysia and Singapore between 2022 and 2025, before diverting them to companies based in Hong Kong and mainland China.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

I hoped the play would take my mind from his strange behavior, but it offered nothing diverting or pleasant.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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