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as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
in my distraction I forgot where I was
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
driven to distraction by the constant screaming and bickering in the house
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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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as in diversion
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a harmless distraction for children at the playground
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Recent Examples of distraction
To a certain extent, this entire video craze feels like a psy-op—a distraction from the actual horrendous things going on in the world.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2025
Use hands-free technology to avoid distractions and follow state laws on phone use while driving.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Speculation is Sanders did not interview well and that teams were wary of the distraction that might come with him, from father Deion to the entourage in his orbit.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
But that inevitably has not been a distraction for this hardworking, free flowing team.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2025
Use hands-free technology to avoid distractions and follow state laws on phone use while driving.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Speculation is Sanders did not interview well and that teams were wary of the distraction that might come with him, from father Deion to the entourage in his orbit.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
But that inevitably has not been a distraction for this hardworking, free flowing team.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraction
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The Arkansas regiment was unable to hold its position and fled in confusion when ordered to charge by Yell.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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Driving that reversal: the public’s confusion over and disapproval of his tariff policies.—
Christian Paz,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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That frenzy of scoring, together with rapid player movement via free agency and trades, has ushered the NBA into its parity era.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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None of them has experienced the frenzy that is the Derby crowd.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This ethos was reflected in media and entertainment as well; where all of my favorite stars leaned into straightened strands once the cameras and major events came around.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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Despite the streaming revolution reshaping entertainment consumption worldwide, Prime Video‘s top international executives remain steadfast believers in the enduring power of theatrical exhibition.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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All of this would be forgettable, unremarkable, a decent diversion to kill time between Louis L’Amour novels and Gianni Garko Italo-Western marathons.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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On Wednesday, April 2, a judge ordered Weston to complete a mental health diversion program.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
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Fans saw through the fog from the beginning, and each slight felt more telling than the last.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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Authorities in North Carolina on April 28 were investigating a shooting rampage on the campus of Elizabeth City State University that left one person dead and six injured.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The change in position underscores the hardened perspective toward the agency under the Trump administration following allegations by Israel that some of the agency staff was involved in the Hamas rampage.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the amusement doesn’t stop inside Hidden Garden.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890s North Wales from France to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeople.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 May 2025
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The second book takes kids on a global culinary adventure, from slurping noodles in Japan to savoring tagines in Morocco and discovering the delight of gelato in Italy.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The dog's noisy breakthrough has become an unexpected source of joy not just for his family but also for tens of thousands of viewers, many of whom took to the comments to share their delight and humor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Distraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraction. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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