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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
Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
The post has been viewed more than 497,000 times and received over 166,000 likes from TikTok users, drawing amused reactions from dog lovers who recognized the oddity of the situation but also its relatability.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Gehry admirers were aghast, but the man himself was amused.
—John Rogers, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
And, of course, No Other Choice is nominated in the Best Musical or Comedy category, which Park is very, very amused by.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
The post has been viewed more than 497,000 times and received over 166,000 likes from TikTok users, drawing amused reactions from dog lovers who recognized the oddity of the situation but also its relatability.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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Apple’s Safety Warning While the story amused thousands online, Apple’s official guidance underscores the seriousness of such incidents.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Gehry admirers were aghast, but the man himself was amused.
—John Rogers, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
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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
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In The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Mirren played Georgia, the wife of crime boss Albert Spica (Michael Gambon), who comes to La Hollandaise to be entertained every night.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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First opened in 1994, Atlantis set the tone for mega-resorts for travelers seeking the comforts of full service experience, alongside a myriad of ways to keep kids entertained.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ed Wallace, who regaled radio listeners, TV viewers and newspaper readers with stories and advice about cars, died Sunday at his Fort Worth home.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Dec. 2025
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Jim often regaled others with the spicy story.—
Lee Michael Katz,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This is not the gleeful dance party of purgatory—there is a more sinister and sincere quality to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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But after more than two decades relishing his role as the gleeful contrarian, the persona has now become more true character than occasional outlandish caricature.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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This is a president who is distracted by things that don't matter to the American people at a moment where the American people are in crisis.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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Even the most emotionally invested of us can get distracted.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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From the moment James first meets Samuel West's waspish Siegfried Farnon, the two fall into a jovial (if not always smooth) mentor-mentee humor.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Live music and delicious drinks bolster the jovial atmosphere.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 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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Besides its prominent cloud belts, Jupiter's greatest telescopic treasure are its four Galilean moons that run a merry race with each other around the planet, changing their respective positions from hour to hour and night to night.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The residents were excited to see both, but the real dog hopped down and went on its merry way, while Jennie stuck around to be snuggled.—
Rena Goldman,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Amused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amused. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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