as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
Grandma told an amusing story about Dad when he was little
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as in entertaining
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives
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Recent Examples of amusing
Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Fairies and gods and shipwrecks all conspire to put our players in the most exigent but also the most amusing circumstances.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The meta-ness of mentioning Sebold’s novel is amusing for those who recognize that connection.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Fairies and gods and shipwrecks all conspire to put our players in the most exigent but also the most amusing circumstances.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Verb
The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
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Watching teams and players decide when to challenge and when not to has been fun, and keeping track of who’s good at it has been entertaining, as well.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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That was a fun one, with both teams staying aggressive throughout the match.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Players trudged out of Atlanta Stadium (AKA Mercedes-Benz Stadium) with their eyes fixed on the floor, not even entertaining the thought of engaging with questions.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The Season’s characters, entertaining in their obnoxiously wealthy and drama-prone ways but not exactly dimensional, simply aren’t built for close scrutiny.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Other places have been enjoyable safe havens for him beyond Paycor Stadium.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Independence Day parades, fireworks, flag flying, patriotic songs, picnics in the park, backyard barbecues, pool parties and all such equally enjoyable family and community activities are wonderful, beneficial and necessary.—
James Coffin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 July 2025
Verb
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His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Telling his fellow actors about this, Powell came off a bit like a war veteran regaling his fellow servicemembers with a particularly harrowing story.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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All three are delightful, but in completely different ways.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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This delightful scent sits at the intersection of juicy and creamy, opening up with vibrant fruity notes before settling into a rich gourmand base that feels playful, but not juvenile.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
9 June 2026
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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