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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 amused
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
The short clip was shared on March 20 under @frankiethedox and quickly took off, amassing more than 559,000 likes and a flood of amused comments.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Twain was by turns amused and appalled by the histrionics that taint our tellings of history, and by the yawning gaps between myth and reality.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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Adjective
Nathanael said with his eyebrows raised and an amused look on his face.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
The short clip was shared on March 20 under @frankiethedox and quickly took off, amassing more than 559,000 likes and a flood of amused comments.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The mishaps and mini-crises bonded the staff together and sometimes amused the viewing audience as well.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Twain was by turns amused and appalled by the histrionics that taint our tellings of history, and by the yawning gaps between myth and reality.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amused
Adjective
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shower attendees, including Disick and Chyna's sister Dejah, took pictures in a photo booth, decorated infant onesies and were entertained by a belly dancer.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Looking for a fun and affordable way to keep your little one entertained this summer?—
Robin Westen,
Parents,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Dmitry Bakanov, the general director of Roscosmos, regaled Putin with a list of Russia’s recent accomplishments in the space sector.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a gleeful sequence where the six members of the virtuosic onstage band swan around in polyester housecoats and peroxide wigs, all representing H’s childhood piano teacher, Doris, a woman who toured with Horowitz and sounds like Foghorn Leghorn with a pack-a-day Virginia Slims habit.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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From the gleeful anticipation of lifting the Premier League trophy on the final day last May to the absurdity of nervously looking over their shoulder at Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth with the finish line in sight 12 months on.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Rather than acting out on the anger, take a calming moment with some deep breaths, and think about the possibility that your partner was possibly distracted or stressed out.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But during the aufguss ceremony at BASIN Glacial Waters, people smiled and laughed and swayed to the music, and Kyan’s dance-like towel moves distracted me from the discomfort of the heat.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Under other circumstances, this Englewood block party would be considered nothing less than jovial.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Though the two-time Minnesota Twins All-Star will be out of the lineup for a third straight day Saturday, Buxton was in a jovial mood after participating in a series of baseball drills, his first activity in several days.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Haim managed to put on a show that felt about 95% mirthful while still honoring the integrity of the new songs that dig emotionally deeper.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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There’s a mirthful sparkle to the crowd, guests and crew alike, especially apparent given our close quarters on the train.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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The picture’s eclectic cast, which included Anouk Aimée, Greta Scacchi and Maximilian Schell (with cameos by Faye Dunaway, Holly Hunter and Jeff Goldblum), swirled its merry way across the grand event in search of romance, fame and the ever-elusive movie deal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But in the cycling ecosystem, the Rockets are still minnows, a bunch of merry men with a camera — up against teams funded by international business conglomerates and nation states.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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“Amused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amused. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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