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as in entertained
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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Two big points in the segment’s favor: the monster effects viewed in quick glimpses and Melanie Stone’s spirited, amused performance as a witch agreeing to play guide for the heroes in exchange for a little notoriety back on Earth.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Rob Rossi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Educators are split too, amused by the ingenuity, yet frustrated that students are still finding ways to drift off task during lessons.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The clip quickly went viral across social media, drawing millions of views within hours and sparking a wave of amused reactions online.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Two big points in the segment’s favor: the monster effects viewed in quick glimpses and Melanie Stone’s spirited, amused performance as a witch agreeing to play guide for the heroes in exchange for a little notoriety back on Earth.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Eddie’s brashness contrasted with Gus’s more reserved nature, but their differences amused one another.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Educators are split too, amused by the ingenuity, yet frustrated that students are still finding ways to drift off task during lessons.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amused
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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
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Much of that extra time was spent setting the stage for the next performance, but there was plenty to keep guests entertained between takes.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between performances, while the crew was breaking down and setting up on stage, there was a lovely MC keeping the crowd entertained.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Like his Washington, Bargatze’s Farnsworth regaled a trio of underlings (SNL cast members Bowen Yang, Mikey Day, and James Austin Johnson) with ridiculous yet accurate predictions for the future, in this case of TV.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Appel also regaled the audience with his strategy that resulted in Springsteen getting on the cover of both Time and Newsweek.—
Caryn Rose,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kunstnernes Hus has a café, and that day it was filled with groups of hip-looking mothers and their gleeful toddlers; a few lone guys, in jeans and sneakers, tapped on laptops.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The names go on and on, a gleeful send-up of what was, at the time of its premiere in 1997, the peak of sophistication.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over the years, California Highway Patrol officers have told Honk their priority is saving lives — so intoxicated and distracted drivers, speeders and those not wearing seat belts get top billing.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, 14% of more than 1,000 respondents said at least one accident had occurred at their workplace because an employee was distracted by a smartphone—often resulting in injury or damage to property.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Hornets for all of their intense in-game play are often a jovial lot.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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In another vignette, Swift is part of a Supremes-like girl group entertaining a speakeasy full of jovial patrons.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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But don’t let the tragic tale color your impression of the Park; during the holidays its annual Christmas at the Falls event transforms the area into one of the merriest and brightest spots around.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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To usher in the return of all things merry and bright, Dunkin' is integrating a handful of new items to its holiday menu.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Amused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amused. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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