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
Adeli, who didn’t win the ticket lottery to attend one of Iran's two Los Angeles-area matches, said the World Cup should be a moment to enjoy the sport without outside distractions.
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
There are a lot of distractions in this modern-dress staging, agreed Clive Davis in The Times.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Groups of players will pass through every 10 minutes or so, and since cell phones are prohibited, there are no distractions – nothing can spoil the view.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
So which tools actually deliver results backed by clinical reasoning, and which are little more than expensive distractions?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
But which of these gadgets actually deliver results — and which ones are little more than expensive distractions?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
This is a accident-prone day, perhaps because unexpected events will catch some people off guard, creating distractions that are hard to deal with.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Instead, distractions become a point of inspiration, an almost necessary salve to make it through each day.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
There's no distractions or nothing.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
There are a lot of distractions in this modern-dress staging, agreed Clive Davis in The Times.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Groups of players will pass through every 10 minutes or so, and since cell phones are prohibited, there are no distractions – nothing can spoil the view.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
So which tools actually deliver results backed by clinical reasoning, and which are little more than expensive distractions?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
But which of these gadgets actually deliver results — and which ones are little more than expensive distractions?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
This is a accident-prone day, perhaps because unexpected events will catch some people off guard, creating distractions that are hard to deal with.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Instead, distractions become a point of inspiration, an almost necessary salve to make it through each day.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
There's no distractions or nothing.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distractions
Noun
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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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The party was a most enjoyable dance, typical of the charming informal entertainments for which the club is noted.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Television, which greeted the new year with fresh entertainments of all shapes and sizes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Home and family are your main focus; nevertheless, romance and playful diversions also appeal to you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In addition, motions in which the prosecution opposed mental health diversions for two defendants contained similar errors, Stuart wrote.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 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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One of this play’s many delights arrives when down-market, undereducated Becky comes face-to-face with the aristocratic Susan, their similarities soon as peculiar and glaring as their differences.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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Whether biennials or museum shows, exhibitions are spaces for learning about images, the world, and the pains and delights of being alive.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eisenberg plays a lot of acoustic guitar, sticks mostly to normie chords, and largely avoids dissonant tangles, opting for a bright, translucent sound.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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To him, the vision seemed right — not in the specific locations activated by various themes but in the sense that our neuroanatomy did seem to parse the world by subject, tangles and folds of neurons lighting up in response to clouds of ideas.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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This sense of domestic insecurity carries through the remaining two-thirds of the film, which incorporates doubles, cyborgs, and holographic recreations of the film’s female characters.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition also includes life-size recreations of areas of the ship intended to show what daily life was like on board for passengers across different classes.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Distractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractions. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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