1
as in confusions
a state of mental uncertainty
in my distraction I forgot where I was
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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
In Beach Enclave’s hinterland, there are plenty of enjoyable distractions, including a 4,500-square-foot golf complex, with putting green, courts for tennis, padel, and pickleball, fitness center, and games lounge.
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Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Arsenia said many musicians, particularly those working in acoustic, classical and jazz genres, are frequently asked to perform in venues where conversation and other distractions compete with the performance itself.
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J.m. Banks
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Creativity and innovation are not distractions from the mission.
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Lola Owolabi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Adults should avoid all distractions when actively monitoring children in the water.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
From the rigors of learning how to read and write to addressing mental health concerns and outside distractions, students juggle more than just their classroom workloads.
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Arthur Jones Ii,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
The president’s aggressive pursuit of his most politically tough priorities, like new voter ID requirements and killing the Senate’s legislative filibuster, is causing intraparty tension and creating constant distractions for Thune.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
In addition to digital distractions, the show's hosts have paused to address a variety of phenomena both from this realm and, seemingly, the paranormal sector.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Arsenia said many musicians, particularly those working in acoustic, classical and jazz genres, are frequently asked to perform in venues where conversation and other distractions compete with the performance itself.
—
J.m. Banks
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Creativity and innovation are not distractions from the mission.
—
Lola Owolabi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Adults should avoid all distractions when actively monitoring children in the water.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
From the rigors of learning how to read and write to addressing mental health concerns and outside distractions, students juggle more than just their classroom workloads.
—
Arthur Jones Ii,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
The president’s aggressive pursuit of his most politically tough priorities, like new voter ID requirements and killing the Senate’s legislative filibuster, is causing intraparty tension and creating constant distractions for Thune.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
In addition to digital distractions, the show's hosts have paused to address a variety of phenomena both from this realm and, seemingly, the paranormal sector.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 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.
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Among the New Wave of American filmmakers in the mid-’70s, Spielberg and his friend George Lucas stood out as directors with ambitions to make old-fashioned popular entertainments.
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Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music.
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But that friendship was betrayed as settlers dried up the Gila with upstream dams and diversions.
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There are enough diversions here to fill a long weekend without ever retracing your steps.
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And fogs are closer to us than clouds.
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Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.
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Families can enjoy boardwalk amusements in Old Orchard Beach, vintage arcades in York, and water parks in Saco.
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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.
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Ham delights are always the potluck MVPs, and these crowd-pleasing sliders are a breeze to make (only 10 minutes of hands-on time) and will be gone almost as fast.
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The list, which includes specific, detailed items about the delights and routines of daily life, grows as the narrator ages and contends with their own joy and loneliness.
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This Levoit vacuum just dropped under $200, and its impressive ability to pick up hair without any tangles is a pet owner’s dream.
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Tuohy found that only our top overall robovac pick, the Matic, did a better job on hard surfaces, while the Saros 20’s DuoDivide brush is designed to resist hair tangles, reducing the amount of maintenance required.
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Thom Sherwood, president of the Arizona Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International, says these are not recreations.
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That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.
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“Distractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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