as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
Grandma told an amusing story about Dad when he was little
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as in entertaining
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 amusing
Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
As for Lani, the sudden attention has been both surprising and amusing.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 July 2025
But three months are ahead for the always interesting, often amusing, and sometimes infuriating Big Brother.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
For two-thirds of the day, as the peloton rolled through Brittany, the majority of soundbites ranged from frivolous to downright amusing.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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All of which is highly amusing since DeSiato said a review of city records shows Westmoreland comes to City Hall and uses his free parking space less than 50% of the time.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
As for Lani, the sudden attention has been both surprising and amusing.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 July 2025
But three months are ahead for the always interesting, often amusing, and sometimes infuriating Big Brother.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
For two-thirds of the day, as the peloton rolled through Brittany, the majority of soundbites ranged from frivolous to downright amusing.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
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Transitioning your snack lineup is always a fun way to celebrate the arrival of a new season, and the ALDI Finds aisle is about to be bursting with pumpkin spice, maple, caramel, and apple.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Pink has a fun night on Broadway with her children at Hamilton's 10th anniversary show.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The house had multiple assets, including a grand entrance, original details, a welcoming front porch and a two-story carriage house that offered additional space for entertaining.—
Lana Bortolot,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, sight lines within the home are extended, making this the area perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes, including large parties.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
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Farm-fresh eggs are offered for not-really-Vegans, and the deep bowls of hearty homemade Ranch granola with oat milk and blueberries are delightful.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Even so, the delightful news is that plenty of Costa Rica remains wild.—
Mona Gable,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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