Definition of Diversion

a distraction or turning from another activity

Examples of Diversion in a sentence

Soldiers often use a diversion tactic, like a small attack away from their target, to sneak up on the enemy.  🔊

Melissa took a diversion from her normal afternoon workout and decided to go to the movies instead.  🔊

Many citizens do not agree with the president’s diversion of funding from sciences to defense.  🔊

Diana created a diversion so that her friend could sneak into class without the teacher noticing.  🔊

Grant’s main diversion from doing his homework was watching anime or playing video games.  🔊

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