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
Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The tightly coiffed and equally amusing beauty at Schiaparelli haute couture was a delicate fantasy.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
In another amusing shot, Tallulah wears a tank top emblazoned with a photo of her father's face in his younger days.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Among the speakers were several coaches, including Evan Chalmers, who provided a variety of amusing quips and tales about his Laguna Beach High classmate and multiple-sports teammate.
—Richard Dunn, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The vast majority of these real-people efforts come and go with polite applause from the crowd, an amusing distraction while the real athletes are getting a rest.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The tightly coiffed and equally amusing beauty at Schiaparelli haute couture was a delicate fantasy.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
In another amusing shot, Tallulah wears a tank top emblazoned with a photo of her father's face in his younger days.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Among the speakers were several coaches, including Evan Chalmers, who provided a variety of amusing quips and tales about his Laguna Beach High classmate and multiple-sports teammate.
—Richard Dunn, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
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In the meantime, there’s the racing which is fun, exciting and quiet.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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It's just been so fun, kind of learning my game and what works for me and what doesn't.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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As always, British television is delightful and very confusing.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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