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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

detouring

/dɪˈtuːərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does detouring mean?

verb

To take a route that is different from the usual one, often because of a roadblock or other obstacle. To divert or redirect something, such as a flow of traffic or a course of action.

Example

"The construction on the highway forced us to detouring through the town, which added an extra hour to our journey."

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