as in to entertain
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 amuse
The process of arranging dinner amused and intimidated me.
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Matthew Kassel,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Reflecting on the viral attention, Moseder remains amused by how a simple mishap captured the attention of millions online.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The 59-year-old's criticisms included questioning how Kara Zor-El's ears could be pierced if her skin is bulletproof, and being amused after someone online compared Alcock's appearance to an ape-looking character from Land of the Lost.
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Rodríguez González was particularly amused by the daily musical interlude.
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Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amuse
Matthew Kassel,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Reflecting on the viral attention, Moseder remains amused by how a simple mishap captured the attention of millions online.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The 59-year-old's criticisms included questioning how Kara Zor-El's ears could be pierced if her skin is bulletproof, and being amused after someone online compared Alcock's appearance to an ape-looking character from Land of the Lost.
—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Rodríguez González was particularly amused by the daily musical interlude.
—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amuse
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
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These series are designed to entertain and intrigue viewers, while letting advertisers spur purchases and sales,.
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Knowledgeable docents regale guests with stories about the Ingalls family, residents of the hotel, and the town, and also point out artifacts from pioneer-era life during 45-60 minute tours.
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Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent.
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“Amuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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