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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
As spectacles for fashion and luxury, celebrity weddings tend to be welcomed distractions from the day-to-day, like the excitement that followed Beyoncé and Jay-Z when they were married in 2008 amid the financial crisis.
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
It is focused on sustained attention, reducing distraction, [and] limiting social media harms during the school day.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 9 June 2026
As her third year gets underway, Clark has had to contend with distractions, including rumors of a rift with head coach Stephanie White and an injury-report incident in which a Fever beat reporter’s credentials were revoked.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
A little distraction from his work and home life, some light breaking and entering, and suddenly the walk from his office to his car in the parking lot is lit like a moody Denis Villeneuve conspiracy thriller.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
It is focused on sustained attention, reducing distraction, [and] limiting social media harms during the school day.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 9 June 2026
As her third year gets underway, Clark has had to contend with distractions, including rumors of a rift with head coach Stephanie White and an injury-report incident in which a Fever beat reporter’s credentials were revoked.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
A little distraction from his work and home life, some light breaking and entering, and suddenly the walk from his office to his car in the parking lot is lit like a moody Denis Villeneuve conspiracy thriller.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraction
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If your title feels vague, create a one‑line summary and use it consistently in messages so your contributions land without confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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State election officials and county administrators have warned that the conflicting instructions could create confusion for local election offices and potentially invite litigation if the issue is not resolved before voting begins.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Balogun struck again just before halftime, extending the United States' lead and sending the crowd in Inglewood into a frenzy.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Wortzik's motives are gradually revealed after his lover comes forward, turning a local incident into a media frenzy.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Weird neighbors and increasingly bizarre diversions plague every attempt Nameless Hero makes to get down the stairs of his building to the man who’s standing outside.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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The Ritz Kids program offers fun diversions for children, including a popular Kids Night Out program in which children can have dinner, watch a movie, and play games while parents enjoy a child-free evening.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Olney says more than half the growers Ridge buys zinfandel grapes from have names ending in ‘i,’ including Pagani, which is in a little bowl south of Kenwood where the fog comes in.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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There is snow on the mountains, dense fog that blankets crops in the fall, giving life to wine-country grapes, fires in the dry season and the occasional earthquake.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The city with about 140,000 residents sits in the heart of the state’s oil and gas region and was near the site of a deadly shooting rampage in 2019.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Duration is probably the only thing that ABC and the NBA need worry about, although there’s nothing in New York’s springtime rampage that suggests the Knicks will function as a mere speed bump on Wemby’s path to superstardom.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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As this author reported in amusement industry title Blooloop, Al Mubarak’s pioneering approach brought the Louvre, the Natural History Museum and a National Museum to Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island cultural district with a Guggenheim on the way.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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This strange delight of a novel could easily be the next Gypsy.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The singer-actor who’s the face of Creme of Nature haircare company was spotted in two neighborhoods to the delight of her fans.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Distraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraction. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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