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
Natural environments can also set the scene for deeper connection and reflection, taking couples away from their routines, distractions, and smartphones.
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Esme Benjamin, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Leaders who practice time boxing don’t let moods, convenience or distractions dictate their day.
—Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The professional training, with Gravitas Golden Retrievers in Fresno, California, involved teaching Jamie to walk attentively on a leash and ignore distractions in public.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
There's less distractions academically.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Noise reduction does a solid job of keeping distractions out, too, so your voice stays front and center.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
These are not distractions in Postman’s sense of passive entertainment.
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Beyond efficiency, there are concerns about distractions and burnout.
—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
Esme Benjamin, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Leaders who practice time boxing don’t let moods, convenience or distractions dictate their day.
—Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The professional training, with Gravitas Golden Retrievers in Fresno, California, involved teaching Jamie to walk attentively on a leash and ignore distractions in public.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
There's less distractions academically.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Noise reduction does a solid job of keeping distractions out, too, so your voice stays front and center.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
These are not distractions in Postman’s sense of passive entertainment.
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Beyond efficiency, there are concerns about distractions and burnout.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distractions
Noun
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Computing history, of course, is filled with such terminal diversions, most never to be fully realized, and many for good reason.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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So those traveling with kids may be more comfortable in a larger hotel with more diversions for little ones.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Test yourself on autumn amusements and federal firsts in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Goldie now thought that watching for owls and high-kicking with her shadow were the stale amusements of childhood.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Barbecue fans can now sample these stylish delights 50% more often, for as of Labor Day weekend Barbs accomplished a long-time goal and is now open on Fridays as well as Saturdays and Sundays.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The rest of us are strolling into fall with an eye to earthly delights.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The administration’s evolving guidance and questioning of scientific and pharmaceutical company clinical trials have sparked adaptations by states to try to clear the tangles.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Very highly detailed recreations.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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Museumgoers are greeted by several recreations of wooden boats used by Native Americans.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the pleasures of Ruíz de Azua’s work, in film and TV, is its capacity to generate questions, as the plot builds and on a psychological and social level.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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The eclipse will spotlight Scopio's pleasures and joys, and allow their dreams and goals to be accomplished.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ototo is a popular brand of clever everyday kitchen tools, utensils, and gadgets that resemble animals, characters, and other shapes, and its top-selling Spaghetti Spoon is a favorite among customers for its fun design and multi-purpose functions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Nelly‘s Apple Bottoms and Bubly teamed up for a fashionable collaboration feuled by nostalgic fun and seasonal joy.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Distractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractions. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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