1
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
But by the late 2010s, some drawbacks of open-plan designs—such as noise, lack of privacy, and distractions—led to a gradual decline in their popularity, with some homeowners and companies reconsidering more segmented spaces.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
And in a world filled with distractions and chaos, this is not an easy practice.
—Janice Marturano, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The big story has been Musk's many distractions outside of Tesla, most notably his work slashing the federal government as part of the Trump administration.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Avoid distractions: Filter out noise and prioritize actions contributing to the long-term vision.
—Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
And in a world filled with distractions and chaos, this is not an easy practice.
—Janice Marturano, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The big story has been Musk's many distractions outside of Tesla, most notably his work slashing the federal government as part of the Trump administration.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Avoid distractions: Filter out noise and prioritize actions contributing to the long-term vision.
—Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraction
Noun
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The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The contrast between the stillness of figures in the tie cockpit and the frenzy of Mon’s movement on the dance floor also emphasizes the emotional toll of the rebellion.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gold prices just surged past $3,500 an ounce for the first time, with a perfect storm of stock market volatility, Fed policies, Trump’s tariffs, and trade war concerns sending the precious metal into a frenzy.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Once a child is arrested, Rovner says the disparities often accumulate even further, from who is offered a diversion program, to who stays in detention until their hearing, to who gets probation.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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This revenue diversion has weakened Ethereum's economic model.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Morning Fog Effect: Coastal Chilean Wine Perhaps the most visible manifestation of the Humboldt's influence is the morning fog.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday at 11:09 p.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Orange County Coastal.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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By The New York Times In the chaos, thousands of other gunmen arrived with a different agenda — targeting Alawites in a rampage of sectarian killings.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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How sheriff deputy’s son carried out deadly rampage 3.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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This massive endeavor, which officially opens May 22, is a way for Universal to showcase and monetize its diverse library of franchises and bolster its amusements business.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, the presenters of the best music honor briefly broke into song to the delight of the audience.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Levy, chairman of Spurs since 2001, expressed his delight.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Distraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraction. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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