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    divert
    /dʌɪˈvəːt/

    verb

    • 1. cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another: "a scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land" Similar rerouteredirectchange the course ofdraw away
    • 2. draw (the attention) of someone from something: "public relations policies are sometimes intended to divert attention away from criticism" Similar distractdetractsidetracklead awayOpposite focus

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    Apr 28, 2022 · Which 3 letters did SOS replace? Updated: 4/28/2022. Wiki User. ∙ 13y ago. Best Answer. SOS replaced CQD. CQ = General Call. D = Distress. Wiki User.

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    Jun 16, 2024 · Shunt means to divert or make an artificial passage. It is also the noun meaning the diversion or passage itself. The medical term for diverting or creating an artificial passage is "anastomosis ...