1
as in confusions
a state of mental uncertainty
in my distraction I forgot where I was
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2
as in entertainments
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 diversions
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a harmless distraction for children at the playground
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Recent Examples of distractions
During these blocks, distractions are minimized, and the only thing on your agenda is the task at hand.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Pulling Weeds on Wasted Time Opening the screen time app on your phone may be the easiest way to identify most of your day’s Not Important / Not Urgent distractions.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Their robust bass and crisp highs enhance your listening experience while blocking out unwanted distractions.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
This is also a great time to get extra intentional about limiting distractions like checking email, responding to text messages, or scrolling on social media.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Heeding such distractions undermines investment managers essential social responsibility to the detriment of retirees and broader prosperity.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Also, consciously incorporate healthy distractions into your life, including exercising, outdoor activities with family, and meditation.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Fulfilling this role is hard enough without distractions from ancillary political and social issues.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Generative Erase will remove unwanted figures, objects like background clutter, and other distractions, similar to the Magic Eraser feature on Google’s Pixel phones.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2024
Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Pulling Weeds on Wasted Time Opening the screen time app on your phone may be the easiest way to identify most of your day’s Not Important / Not Urgent distractions.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Their robust bass and crisp highs enhance your listening experience while blocking out unwanted distractions.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
This is also a great time to get extra intentional about limiting distractions like checking email, responding to text messages, or scrolling on social media.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Heeding such distractions undermines investment managers essential social responsibility to the detriment of retirees and broader prosperity.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Also, consciously incorporate healthy distractions into your life, including exercising, outdoor activities with family, and meditation.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Fulfilling this role is hard enough without distractions from ancillary political and social issues.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Generative Erase will remove unwanted figures, objects like background clutter, and other distractions, similar to the Magic Eraser feature on Google’s Pixel phones.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2024
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