1
as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
in my distraction I forgot where I was
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2
as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
driven to distraction by the constant screaming and bickering in the house
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as in entertainment
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
the founder of a recovery program who doesn't view gambling as a harmless distraction for people of modest means
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as in diversion
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a harmless distraction for children at the playground
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Recent Examples of distraction
There was no room for mental distractions.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
The active noise cancelling drowns out chatter, traffic, and every background distraction you’d rather not hear.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
There were other distractions in Minneapolis.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Plus, the best Lego sets for kids and adults who could use a little creative distraction.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
The active noise cancelling drowns out chatter, traffic, and every background distraction you’d rather not hear.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
There were other distractions in Minneapolis.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Plus, the best Lego sets for kids and adults who could use a little creative distraction.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraction
Noun
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The abrupt departure stunned the crowd, prompting confusion both in the audience and among his bandmates.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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Teddy’s reasoning is a confusion of save-the-world alarmism, garden-variety derangement, unhealed trauma, and single-minded revenge.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite the latest meme stock frenzy, Beyond Meat has nonetheless still fallen 23% so far in 2025 after tumbling 58% in 2024.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some are made for entertainment or education, while others focus on emotional support or companionship.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Headquartered in London, Longwave will focus on factual content for the global TV market across all unscripted genres – from investigative series, factual entertainment formats through to human interest stories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The diversion to Pussycat hit territory was only a momentary one for the moment, veritably a trailer for the show’s finale.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Mental health diversion was granted in the case, which, according to prosecutors, was dismissed in 2022.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Documents gone, Ma embarks on a weeklong rampage while readers also get to know teenage thief Boomba.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer’s Body follows two polar opposite best friends, the outgoing Jennifer and bookish Needy (Amanda Seyfried), whose friendship takes a turn when the former embarks on a murderous rampage of her male classmates.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Behind the scenes Six Flags Entertainment is a regional amusement-resort operator with approximately 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Taking place at the City Center Bishop Ranch, the event invites both pets and their owners to don outfits and strut their stuff for the amusement of the general public.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This savory dish is a cheesy delight on the Thanksgiving table.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Boar's Head Sweet Slice Boneless Ham, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole, marshmallow delight.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Distraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraction. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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