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as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
in my distraction I forgot where I was
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as in frenzy
a state of wildly excited activity or emotion
driven to distraction by the constant screaming and bickering in the house
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as in entertainment
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 diversion
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a harmless distraction for children at the playground
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Recent Examples of distraction
After all, sports provide a valuable distraction for millions of Americans.
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Democrats characterized the hearing as a distraction from more important issues, like this week's revelation that a journalist from The Atlantic was included in a text chain of Trump administration officials detailing a U.S. military strike in Yemen.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
Lines from Scripture are used to great effect but not to the distraction of the narrative.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite the surrounding chaos and tragedy, Winthrop—which, in addition to WIN AD, maintains the college sports job website called Intercollegiate—gives the appearance online of a company functioning without distraction.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Democrats characterized the hearing as a distraction from more important issues, like this week's revelation that a journalist from The Atlantic was included in a text chain of Trump administration officials detailing a U.S. military strike in Yemen.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
Lines from Scripture are used to great effect but not to the distraction of the narrative.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite the surrounding chaos and tragedy, Winthrop—which, in addition to WIN AD, maintains the college sports job website called Intercollegiate—gives the appearance online of a company functioning without distraction.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraction
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In other words, bills still need to be paid no matter the confusion of politicians eager to distort the pricing mechanism that organizes the market economy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But, Zach Pozniak, chief operating officer of Jeeves NY and co-author of The Laundry Book, is here to clear the confusion.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Pete Alonso’s game-tying three-run home run in the eighth inning was the signature moment — a blast over the center field wall that sent the Mets’ dugout into a frenzy and temporarily turned loanDepot park into Citi Field South.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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This seems like a win-win situation, offering expertise to these young adults and introducing them to a world which too often was a frenzy of agents, publicists, etc whose own bottom lines were more paramount than any of the student-athletes needs.—
Kennington Smith III,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Being Online Becomes Latest Millennial Staple To Be Uncool By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Smartphones have long become indispensable tools for communication, entertainment, and work.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Demand that public school funding becomes the top priority and that public schools actually do receive at least 2% increases in real money without misleading hidden diversions to private vouchers and charters.—
Dr. Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Someone who can, literally, take her places—an entertaining diversion from friends her own age?—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fog will lift by mid-morning, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Later, Su-ho is brought to the hospital, where he is watched over by his grandmother and friends like Si-eun and Yeong-i. Su-ho’s sorry state prompts Si-eun to go on a vengeful rampage to exact violence on anyone involved with the attack.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her 15-month-old dog had managed to break free and go on a destructive rampage before heading back into the crate and taking a nap.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The bulk of Everybody’s Live is clearly designed for the comedian’s amusement.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Joan's immediate reaction was one of understandable amusement.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Get The Recipe Cherry Delight As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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Lou was brought home, happy and healthy, to the obvious delight of his best buddy.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Distraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraction. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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