as in preoccupation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absentmindedness
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Perhaps this is particularly noticeable because the thematic preoccupations of the film are so trite.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Are the themes in this movie in any way a reflection of your own preoccupations?—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The key here is to wait for the toothpaste to completely dry; doing so allows for maximum stain absorption.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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This extra shock absorption is perfect for long runs and walks or for spending all day on your feet.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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This character development does not really land, however, and Mersault becomes increasingly hazy, disappearing into a cloud of abstraction in the third act.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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Vibe coding, as coined by AI expert Andrej Karpathy, is the next abstraction layer.—
Somdip Dey,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The short film, commissioned and distributed by WePresent, won the Academy Award for best live action short film in 2022 and served as a meditation on belonging and rising intolerance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yoga, Zumba, aqua conditioning, meditation, group fitness classes, and personal training sessions are also available.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Absentmindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absentmindedness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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