preoccupying

present participle of preoccupy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preoccupying
distracting
Verb
  • The front-dash-spanning 48-inch screen is the headline feature, and, inside the car, almost the eyeline feature, but not a distracting one, despite its width.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This can be distracting in smooth soups or sauces, but barely noticeable in more rustic dishes.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Preoccupying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preoccupying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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