as in distracted
to draw the attention or mind to something else
numerous typos in the text detract the reader's attention from the novel's intricate plot
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Recent Examples of detracted
To center Jack instead, however, might have detracted too much from his role as an object of warped desire within the house.
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David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
For Loeffler, a 50-year-old father of three kids, those ever-expanding duties demanded too much time and detracted too much attention from the objects of his sports obsessions.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
For Loeffler, a 50-year-old father of three kids, those ever-expanding duties demanded too much time and detracted too much attention from the objects of his sports obsessions.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detracted
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His father, Brady Kiser, said he was momentarily distracted when the incident occurred and that Emilie was away at the time.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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People are distracted, have too many priorities, and will not see every single email, social post, or ad.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Minnesota Attorney General's Office said a temporary restraining order is in place to protect the nonprofit assets from being diverted.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Traffic was being diverted onto Blackwell Road.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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“Detracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detracted. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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