as in preoccupation
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Recent Examples of absentmindedness
After the shopping trip, Kyle is FaceTiming with Boz about Dorit’s spending, her absentmindedness, and her inability to be on time, as if any of this is new.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of her absentmindedness in that situation can be attributed to the sleep deprivation that accompanies life as new parent.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Poppy might have learned his lesson after the first one, but absentmindedness is strong in our gene pool.
—Maggie Shipstead, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2021
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of her absentmindedness in that situation can be attributed to the sleep deprivation that accompanies life as new parent.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Poppy might have learned his lesson after the first one, but absentmindedness is strong in our gene pool.
—Maggie Shipstead, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absentmindedness
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Many observers were taken aback by his haughty tone, hypermasculine preoccupation with domination, giddiness about violence and casual attitude toward death.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Stocks tumbled in February after the latest producer price index showed unexpectedly hot wholesale prices, adding sticky inflation to the list of investors’ recent preoccupations.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Testing your soil pH is important because improper soil pH can hinder nutrient absorption.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In addition, whole foods deliver fiber, protein, fats, and antioxidants, which help with absorption and can't be found in supplements.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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Back then, its namesake group of painters showcased their watercolors at the Newlyn Art Gallery; today the Newlyn School of Art taps into that cultural heritage with one-day courses in experimental portraits, seascapes, and abstraction, all taught by local artists.—
Issy von Simson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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From that deck, Iran is not an abstraction.—
Shawn Vandiver,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Studies have shown that meditation can help lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve sleep, and slow memory loss.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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And if you’re feeling compelled to listen to your own chants, white noises, meditations, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Absentmindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absentmindedness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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