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
Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
The last sentence should be amusing to those who are supporters of bitcoin or are immersed in the digital asset class.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The crew shares one office in an amusing, Odd Throuple-esque arrangement that fosters both intergenerational team-ups and tense competition.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
Moody, however, said most people just seem to think a naked statue that big of anyone is amusing.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
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Below, find literally every amusing that passed through my mind during the film’s one-hour, 44-minute runtime.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
The last sentence should be amusing to those who are supporters of bitcoin or are immersed in the digital asset class.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The crew shares one office in an amusing, Odd Throuple-esque arrangement that fosters both intergenerational team-ups and tense competition.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
Moody, however, said most people just seem to think a naked statue that big of anyone is amusing.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
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All of which is to say: Buckle up, this is going to be fun.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Adams couldn't talk about the competition in detail but said being on the show was fun and one of the most challenging competitions she's ever participated in.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our writers really have the magical thing to balance, to tell these important stories while also entertaining the audience and keeping their heart racing the whole time.Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The room also features a spacious pantry with a Dutch door, which is ideal for entertaining.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Far less formal but arguably more delightful is Li Ciusoni, which takes its name from the Sardinian word for a type of gnocchi-like dumpling pasta that’s unique to the island.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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