amuses

present tense third-person singular of amuse

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Recent Examples of amuses Zoë has been Artemis' right-hand warrior for more than 2,000 years, giving her a more serious nature that amuses modern demigods. EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amuses
Verb
  • The question is whether that hardware expands or merely entertains.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • By night, Criel entertains guests for intimate dinners — and the occasional artistic performance.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And when our American players have to control the crowd, that distracts them from playing.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • This might mean dropping a product line that’s profitable but distracts from your core business, or saying no to a good opportunity that isn’t aligned with your growth strategy.
    Minna Hu, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Amuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuses. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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