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
WisDOT recommends drivers operate at a safe speed, eliminate distractions, use high beams as daylight transitions to dusk and make sure everyone is buckled up.
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Off-field distractions, not to mention a lack of financial literacy, and missed opportunities to invest wisely can hold you back on the field and from building generational wealth.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Love, support, and, to be honest, distractions from my parents, my coaches and friends were the biggest boost to my own recovery.
—Kevin Frazier, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Minimize distractions, Dedicate your full attention to the road.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
He was later identified as a self-publicist rather than a protestor, and the boos that greeted his arrival among the players underlined that most fans had not wished for distractions on a night of high footballing stakes.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
You guys are experts at red herrings and distractions.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Avoiding distractions and staying on task are just easier with a timer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
There's adaptive noise cancellation too, which can auto adjust to varying ambient sound levels for minimal distractions.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Off-field distractions, not to mention a lack of financial literacy, and missed opportunities to invest wisely can hold you back on the field and from building generational wealth.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Love, support, and, to be honest, distractions from my parents, my coaches and friends were the biggest boost to my own recovery.
—Kevin Frazier, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Minimize distractions, Dedicate your full attention to the road.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
He was later identified as a self-publicist rather than a protestor, and the boos that greeted his arrival among the players underlined that most fans had not wished for distractions on a night of high footballing stakes.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
You guys are experts at red herrings and distractions.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Avoiding distractions and staying on task are just easier with a timer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
There's adaptive noise cancellation too, which can auto adjust to varying ambient sound levels for minimal distractions.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distractions
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The objectionable programs in that case were not the Republican-baiting precincts of late-night television but the social taboo-breaking entertainments of Three’s Company, All in the Family and Knots Landing.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Stern is one of several high-profile entertainments hosts who have condemned ABC and Disney for yanking Kimmel off the air.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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That willingness to play fast and loose with history gained new momentum in the Monster series, the first two seasons of which made questionable diversions from the life of Jeffrey Dahmer and the saga of the Menendez brothers.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Shah placed water-hungry industries such as steel and petrochemicals in Iran’s driest central plateau in Isfahan and Fars provinces, tying development of heavy industry to regions with no water of their own and dependent on diversions from other basins.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Test yourself on autumn amusements and federal firsts in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Goldie now thought that watching for owls and high-kicking with her shadow were the stale amusements of childhood.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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Read on to shop our picks for the best stocking stuffers and mini delights for this holiday season—including sweet treats, cold-weather accessories, and charming knickknacks.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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Here are a few playful charcuterie board games to get your autumn party started by rolling the dice with some sweet, savory, salty, spicy, and umami seasonal delights.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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And not just vague signs, actual amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the same hallmarks seen in human patients.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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There are piles of rubble and tangles of cable.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Now, Williams has taken to Instagram to protest the AI video recreations of her father that she’s received in recent vintage.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, the experiment has endured through the decades, spawning movies, books, television episodes, and recreations.—
Leah Hudson,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
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Yet the eventual dominance of the Dutch and English émigré way of life wasn’t without its pleasures, as hard as the physical toil of working the land was for the new arrivals.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Each brings its own pleasures, but those seeking traditional scares will best be served by Aster's acclaimed debut.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tractor hayrides, a petting zoo, face painting and live entertainment are on deck while the kids can also go trick-or-treating with the local businesses, which participate in the fun.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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This is not easy information for a kid to digest, and the filmmakers don’t always make their heavy themes as fun and palatable as in a Pixar flick.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Distractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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