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
Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
As OutKick founder Clay Travis pointed out, the hypocrisy surrounding the outrage is also amusing.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The sharp comedy follows their meetings over the course of the school year, revealing the micro-aggressions, class distinctions, and prejudices of the council members, which Spector addresses with clever, amusing insight.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
As OutKick founder Clay Travis pointed out, the hypocrisy surrounding the outrage is also amusing.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
Verb
The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
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The breakfast buffet at the hotel’s sit-down restaurant, Ave, offers an incredible spread with fun additions like Caribbean classic breadfruit and saltfish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Wood toilet seats are back in style, as are fun vintage pastels.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For families The Sagamore excels at entertaining every member of a family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The beach club also acts as a social hub, with a bar and folding side terraces for entertaining right on the water.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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This doesn't mean disruption is enjoyable or easy.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The conversation with Graciela was enjoyable, fluent, sometimes very emotional.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Telling his fellow actors about this, Powell came off a bit like a war veteran regaling his fellow servicemembers with a particularly harrowing story.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Raspberries work well in a variety of desserts and dishes, especially when mixed in with other berries to create a delightful fusion of color and flavor.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Domingo and Fey get snarky, a clever visual gag earns a surprise laugh, the dialogue is sharper than usual, and the main pairings get jumbled up with purposeful, delightful results.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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