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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
In a world where the spotlight often leads to distractions, Pauletta’s grounding presence has been a stabilizing force, ensuring the family’s focus remains on meaningful achievements rather than fleeting fame.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
Experts recommend self-care, distractions like movies or games, and coping mechanisms like breathing exercises to manage inflight emotions.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Photo-Illustration: Vulture This year was one big stress test that presented artists with a choice: Face uncomfortable realities or serve distractions to the audience.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Spend time outside in nature without any distractions.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
Experts recommend self-care, distractions like movies or games, and coping mechanisms like breathing exercises to manage inflight emotions.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Photo-Illustration: Vulture This year was one big stress test that presented artists with a choice: Face uncomfortable realities or serve distractions to the audience.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Spend time outside in nature without any distractions.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraction
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There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, the football player dressed in a tuxedo surprised the London crowd on June 23 by picking up a crumpled Swift and sending the fandom into a frenzy.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gill, who gained fame by helping to start the meme-stock frenzy involving AMC and GameStop, posted to his 1.6 million followers on X, formerly Twitter, a version of Time magazine’s 2006 Person of the Year cover.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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The couple have since shot into superstardom, with their high-profile relationship quickly becoming a major topic in both the sports and entertainment worlds.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, online shopping, healthcare, education and entertainment will increasingly benefit from this type of personalization.Ashish Sukhadeve, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article Amid fears that a new state law criminalizes those who sleep outside, Central Florida leaders are coalescing around a diversion program to waive court sentences for people experiencing homelessness in exchange for pursuing treatment, housing and employment.Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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The only diversion from her gourmand wardrobe was her gray wool cap from Uniqlo.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Neptune direct removes the fog from your sixth house of health habits and work dynamics.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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As the sun and Mercury align, the fog in your mind parts.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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From there, Blair goes on a rampage when her dad brings home his new boyfriend, and Serena seeks the perfect gift for Dan.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Things took an intense turn in the finale when John and Jane were both convinced that the other had been instructed to kill them, leading them on a rampage through the streets of Manhattan.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their hope was to make guests feel an unadulterated sense of amusement while immersed in a warm and welcoming space.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Any release of tension is amazing — try to embrace the Sagittarius energy by having some amusement.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The embroidery on a napkin, the rim of a cup, the scalloping of a plate all delight and surprise.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Distraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraction. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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