1
as in confusions
a state of mental uncertainty
in my distraction I forgot where I was
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2
as in entertainments
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 diversions
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a harmless distraction for children at the playground
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Recent Examples of distractions
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff theorized that there were more distractions at home and possibly more nerves trying to give the home crowd its money’s worth.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The Fitbit Air may appeal to users seeking a simpler alternative to the Apple Watch — one with fewer distractions and notifications — or a cheaper option than rival health trackers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Define one clear next step, communicate it simply, and follow through without getting pulled into unnecessary pressure or distractions.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
Starling said people should pay extra attention this weekend and minimize distractions while driving.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 5 May 2026
That afternoon, Mira was in the market for a tinted sunscreen, but distractions abounded.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Rose Island Lighthouse offers a secluded stay with ocean views, wildlife, and no Wi-Fi distractions.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
It’s called avoiding distractions at all costs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Others are rapidly considering similar initiatives nationwide in an effort to cut down on distractions.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The Fitbit Air may appeal to users seeking a simpler alternative to the Apple Watch — one with fewer distractions and notifications — or a cheaper option than rival health trackers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Define one clear next step, communicate it simply, and follow through without getting pulled into unnecessary pressure or distractions.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
Starling said people should pay extra attention this weekend and minimize distractions while driving.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 5 May 2026
That afternoon, Mira was in the market for a tinted sunscreen, but distractions abounded.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Rose Island Lighthouse offers a secluded stay with ocean views, wildlife, and no Wi-Fi distractions.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
It’s called avoiding distractions at all costs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Others are rapidly considering similar initiatives nationwide in an effort to cut down on distractions.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distractions
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Before the Lost Weekend, John and Yoko had their New York Year — turning their personal confusions into beautifully vivid moments of rage and pain.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Weisberger’s book may have been an opportunistic takedown, but the director David Frankel and the screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna spun it into one of the finer Hollywood entertainments of its era, with the pleasing sophistication and bitchery of a classic studio comedy from the forties or fifties.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The park allow visitors to experience the movie stories; the movies remind you of the park rides; the whole reminds you of beloved childhood entertainments.—
Mark Lane,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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From last year’s clubhouse diversions, the basketball hoop and the pool table remain.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Checkpoints, road closures and diversions have become routine sights, particularly around sensitive zones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Barresi and Cuellar hold each other up with palpable tenderness, each one crafting a long, poignant arc from innocence through the fogs and thorns of experience.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (which is also pet-friendly) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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That will keep the rest of us from footing the bill for their part-time seaside amusements.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2026
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And be prepared for something that dazzles, delights and reacquaints you with Rowling’s imaginative variations on a British school experience.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Caramel layer cakes are known to be finicky, but these tiny delights pack all that flavor without any hassle.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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This can happen due to your natural hair texture, dryness, or environmental stressors like wind, friction from your pillowcase, or pollution—your cuticles can catch on each other like Velcro, Small says, causing tangles.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The microfiber-esque texture, Dyson says, allows for the cones to pick up hair without tangles.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fans arrive through an orange grove, before entering recreations of notable locations like Fender’s Ballroom.—
Leena Tailor,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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Since our feet support our weight, an unsupportive shoe can make or break endurance, balance, and movement on bustling travel days or during high-energy recreations.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Distractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractions. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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