as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
Grandma told an amusing story about Dad when he was little
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as in entertaining
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives
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Recent Examples of amusing
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
This latest preview offers more amusing nods and easter eggs that space enthusiasts will recognize like a Voyager-like Golden Record and Elio's Aunt Olga employed by the Air Force Space Command, the branch of the U.S. Armed Services that became the U.S. Space Forced in 2019.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Nothing would be more amusing than this saga continuing into the Final Four.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Nick’s fixation on Sawyer’s luxe truck was understandable and consistently amusing.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Coupe, Marino and Lee are in a comparably broad comedic register, each leaning into amusing notes of exasperation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
This latest preview offers more amusing nods and easter eggs that space enthusiasts will recognize like a Voyager-like Golden Record and Elio's Aunt Olga employed by the Air Force Space Command, the branch of the U.S. Armed Services that became the U.S. Space Forced in 2019.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Nothing would be more amusing than this saga continuing into the Final Four.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Nick’s fixation on Sawyer’s luxe truck was understandable and consistently amusing.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
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This wooden and metal Happy Easter porch sign, on sale for $28.99 at Michael's, is carrot-shaped for a fun addition to your Easter decoration.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And yet, there’s also something fun in exploring the lives of those who don’t blink an eye at dropping $25,000 on a Birkin bag.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
11 Dec. 2024
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By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.—
Benjamin Ryan,
NBC News,
12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The good news is that the mechanicals are robust, and those parts are plentiful, so apart from rust and the challenge of obtaining trim and pieces unique to the model (serious enthusiasts may want to buy a second Scorpion to cannibalize), these are really delightful cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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So goes a single day with Doctor Odyssey, a cross between The Love Boat and ER filtered through the lunatic mind of Ryan Murphy and the nuttiest, most delightful new series in a minute.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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