100 Examples of sentences containing the noun "detour"

Definition

A "detour" is a noun that refers to a deviation from the usual or planned route, often taken to avoid obstacles or traffic. It can also imply a change in direction or plan that leads away from the intended goal.

Synonyms

• Bypass
• Diversion
• Alternative route
• Deviation
• Roundabout way
• Circuitous route

Antonyms

• Direct route
• Straight path
• Shortcut
• Normal path
• Main route

Examples

1. The construction forced us to detour through a small town.
2. We had to detour around the flooded area.
3. The GPS suggested we detour to avoid heavy traffic.
4. After taking a wrong turn, we ended up having to detour back.
5. The marathon caused several streets to detour for the runners.
6. She decided to detour to the beach on her way home.
7. The storm made us detour through a longer route.
8. A fallen tree required us to detour around the roadblock.
9. He had to detour his plans after receiving unexpected news.
10. We were forced to detour off the highway due to an accident.
11. The scenic route was worth the detour.
12. They will detour through the mountains to see the fall colors.
13. The detour took us through some beautiful countryside.
14. I had to detour my workout schedule due to an injury.
15. The festival caused us to detour our usual lunch spot.
16. We should detour to visit the historic site along the way.
17. The heavy traffic made it necessary to detour through back roads.
18. He always plans a detour when he travels to discover new places.
19. The construction work will detour us for the next few months.
20. She took a detour in her career to pursue her passion.
21. The police asked us to detour as they investigated the scene.
22. Our road trip included a detour for sightseeing.
23. The detour added an hour to our travel time.
24. They had to detour their route due to a parade.
25. The detour led us to a charming little cafe.
26. He had to detour his conversation to avoid awkward topics.
27. The unexpected rain forced us to detour our picnic plans.
28. The detour was longer but more scenic than the original route.
29. She decided to detour her focus towards a new hobby.
30. The GPS will automatically detour when it detects a blockage.
31. We took a detour through the city to explore its culture.
32. The road closure made us detour several miles out of the way.
33. I had to detour my attention when the noise started.
34. The detour was marked with clear signs.
35. He often likes to detour on his way to work for coffee.
36. A quick detour can lead to unexpected adventures.
37. We decided to detour to the mountains for a weekend getaway.
38. The detour was unexpected but led to a beautiful view.
39. She had to detour her plans for the evening due to work.
40. They will detour through the national park on their trip.
41. The unexpected detour was frustrating but necessary.
42. I always detour through the park when the weather is nice.
43. A last-minute detour took us to a local market.
44. They needed to detour their funding after the budget cuts.
45. The detour signs helped us understand where to detour.
46. He tends to detour from the main topic during discussions.
47. The detour was a great excuse to explore new places.
48. She plans to detour from her usual diet for the holidays.
49. We had to detour around the construction site.
50. The detour was longer but allowed us to discover new restaurants.
51. They decided to detour their route to avoid tolls.
52. He had to detour from his usual routine to accommodate her.
53. The unexpected rain forced us to detour our hiking plans.
54. We will detour around the city center to avoid traffic.
55. The detour made our trip more adventurous as we explored.
56. She had to detour her attention back to the presentation.
57. We ended up having to detour because of a parade.
58. The detour took us through some interesting neighborhoods.
59. They like to detour to the coast on sunny weekends.
60. The detour added an extra hour to our travel time.
61. After the accident, we were forced to detour to a different route.
62. The scenic detour was worth the extra time.
63. He had to detour his plans when he fell ill.
64. We decided to detour through the countryside instead of the highway.
65. The detour turned out to be a great way to discover hidden gems.
66. She had to detour her plans to accommodate a last-minute meeting.
67. We will detour to visit friends on our way home.
68. The police instructed us to detour due to road work.
69. I often detour to my favorite bakery on weekends.
70. The construction forced us to detour around the entire block.
71. He had to detour from his usual exercise routine.
72. We took a detour to capture the sunset at the beach.
73. The detour was frustrating but led to a beautiful landscape.
74. They had to detour their focus towards more pressing matters.
75. The event caused several roads to detour for safety reasons.
76. The detour was a surprise but made the trip worthwhile.
77. I had to detour my plans to help a friend in need.
78. The detour through the city was filled with vibrant street art.
79. He enjoys taking a detour to visit local attractions.
80. We will detour around the festival to reach our destination.
81. The unexpected detour made for a memorable journey.
82. They needed to detour their strategy after the feedback.
83. The detour added unexpected excitement to our trip.
84. She will detour from her usual path to explore new opportunities.
85. The detour sign was confusing, so we had to stop for directions.
86. They plan to detour for lunch at their favorite restaurant.
87. The unexpected detour was a blessing in disguise.
88. We had to detour our route due to a fallen tree.
89. He often likes to detour from his schedule for spontaneity.
90. The detour provided a unique perspective on the area.
91. We decided to detour to the mountains for a change of scenery.
92. The detour was filled with interesting roadside attractions.
93. They had to detour their trip to accommodate the weather.
94. A last-minute detour led us to an amazing hidden gem.
95. I had to detour my attention to finish the project on time.
96. The detour added excitement to an otherwise routine journey.
97. He will detour to visit family during the holidays.
98. We had to detour around the lake to reach the cabin.
99. The detour through the city was longer but more enjoyable.
100. She plans to detour her focus back to her studies next semester.