distraction

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as in entertainment
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public the founder of a recovery program who doesn't view gambling as a harmless distraction for people of modest means

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Recent Examples of distraction Representation also helps Feaster block out distractions. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025 Another option for a distraction tool is a lick mat. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025 Without the distraction and noise from outside. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Mabel is indeed magnificent but also an all-consuming responsibility … and, let’s face it, distraction for Helen. Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for distraction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraction
Noun
  • Indeed, there has been confusion over how many shots were fired when Finicum was killed and who fired them.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But that means there’s even more opportunity for confusion.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Marvel fans went into a frenzy.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • An extension of the Black Hole, Raider Nation gathers at this spot and turns it into a football frenzy on Sundays, or whenever the Raiders suit up.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Inside the entertainment complex, there is a professional-grade four-lane bowling alley, arcade gaming area, state-of-the-art indoor shooting range, and a club-style bar with seating for 20.
    Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The area had already changed to an entertainment district with the 1981 opening of the Billy Bob’s Texas nightclub across North Main Street.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There’s a little diversion halfway through Justin Bieber’s new album, SWAG II, the expansive 23-track follow-up to his July drop SWAG.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Storytelling becomes not mere diversion but a weapon, a means of survival, and — most movingly — an avenue for Cherry to discover her true desires.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Soon, the sun burned through the morning fog as more than 100 people gathered on the sandbar to welcome the paddlers at the end of their journey and offer prayer and song.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara condemned the rampage and said the repeat offender endangered the public.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Prosecutors say Hopson got angry because someone was dancing with his girlfriend at the party, pulled out a knife, and went on a bloody rampage that ended with four victims hospitalized — two of whom died.
    Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Thirty-four states have some form of admissions or amusement tax generally running from 3% to 10%.
    Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Viewers on Instagram were quick to share their amusement at Tini's morning routine, and their delight at her close relationship with her owner's partner.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But Smith is a delight to watch.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Haunted Scream Park opening weekend 'Tis the season for frights and delights!
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Distraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraction. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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