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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3
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
Beyond efficiency, there are concerns about distractions and burnout.
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Jason Wingard, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, pressing F8 pops up a menu of Smart Modes such as Attention (fewer distractions, focus timers) and Wellness (posture reminders and eye breaks).
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
While plenty of golf apps offer overlapping functionality, those solutions also come with loads of trade-offs—namely having to stare at small screens along with draining phone batteries and inviting constant distractions from incoming notifications.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
That means silencing distractions, shutting off autopilot, and focusing on the sensations, emotions, and energy exchange between you and your partner.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
Having your own space can mean more privacy and fewer distractions.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Create focused environments, study areas in your home that are free from distractions.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
While celestial distractions are never hard to come by on clear evenings, meteor showers offer a different kind of temptation that encourages investment in a good blanket or chair and permission to unplug from earthbound commitments.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
Alexander said research on classroom distractions convinced him to try prohibiting summer school students from using phones during instructional periods.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Jason Wingard, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, pressing F8 pops up a menu of Smart Modes such as Attention (fewer distractions, focus timers) and Wellness (posture reminders and eye breaks).
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
While plenty of golf apps offer overlapping functionality, those solutions also come with loads of trade-offs—namely having to stare at small screens along with draining phone batteries and inviting constant distractions from incoming notifications.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
That means silencing distractions, shutting off autopilot, and focusing on the sensations, emotions, and energy exchange between you and your partner.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
Having your own space can mean more privacy and fewer distractions.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Create focused environments, study areas in your home that are free from distractions.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
While celestial distractions are never hard to come by on clear evenings, meteor showers offer a different kind of temptation that encourages investment in a good blanket or chair and permission to unplug from earthbound commitments.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
Alexander said research on classroom distractions convinced him to try prohibiting summer school students from using phones during instructional periods.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Distractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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