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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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Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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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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Created by Global Citizen and Kendrick Lamar’s entertainment company pgLang, the tour is part an effort to bring more economic opportunities to the continent’s younger generations through live music.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 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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He was charged with one felony count of drug possession, but maintains a clean criminal record due to his compliance with the diversion program.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The possession of cocaine charged was dropped Tuesday after Paul completed a six-month pretrial diversion program, which includes substance abuse classes.David Matthews, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 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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