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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
By listening to parents, teachers, and students, our district was able to significantly reduce distractions in the classroom so students can focus on their main goal: learning.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
Some people need a distraction and to actually be on the field.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Southlake Carroll can’t find a rhythm in loss to Marcus
Southlake Carroll had several distractions heading into Game 1 of its Class 6A Division 2 regional final series against Flower Mound Marcus on Thursday, May 22.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
Experiment with weekly templates, prioritize tasks, and learn to say no to distractions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
Some people need a distraction and to actually be on the field.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Southlake Carroll can’t find a rhythm in loss to Marcus
Southlake Carroll had several distractions heading into Game 1 of its Class 6A Division 2 regional final series against Flower Mound Marcus on Thursday, May 22.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
Experiment with weekly templates, prioritize tasks, and learn to say no to distractions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraction
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Plus, the bars are shaped like an ‘S’ and a ‘C’, so there’s no confusion as to which is which.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Industry opponents — including one company employing unconventional methods — are pushing for a veto, arguing the law would sow confusion in a growing market and ultimately harm consumers looking for a safe, effective product.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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The dampened investor mood over AI — relative to the frenzy over the theme in 2024, at least — doesn’t reflect the priorities of companies, which are still spending on AI infrastructure and leveraging the technology to find new revenue streams.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Today’s tariff frenzy is not really motivated by a concern for military threats, anyway.—
Ben Bayer,
Oc Register,
19 May 2025
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Joe Marchese, a veteran ad exec and investor who once headed up sales at Fox Networks Group, has joined the board of directors at live entertainment firm Breakaway.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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And yet, for many, that's a price worth paying to have Central Park in your backyard, the Met as your local museum, and Broadway-caliber talent for regular entertainment.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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An apparent failure to consult city car theft victims raises questions about pre-arrest diversion program.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2025
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Israel accuses Hamas of siphoning off aid but the United Nations and aid groups deny there is significant diversion.—
Sam Mednick,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 May 2025
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The views of rooftops, treetops, and (if the fog cooperates) the Bay are nothing short of cinematic.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Aniston, now 56, played a girl trying to stop his murderous rampage after his gold coins were stolen.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The probes said Byrd acted in self-defense and credited him with helping to protect lawmakers during the chaotic rampage by rioters including Babbitt, who was not armed.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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One parent judge loves these stacking cups for their endless amusement.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Cruise also got a lot of props for once again putting his life on the line for our amusement.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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But turtles were seen popping their heads above the lake surface to the delight of many.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who eventually finished in fourth, was among those who profited from the virtual safety car too, much to the delight of the tifosi cheering him from the stands on home soil for the first time.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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“Distraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraction. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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