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 the distraction element must be pretty compelling, right?
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
In the age of noise and distraction, finding ways to truly connect with people, emotionally, mentally, and socially has never been more imperative.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Environmental distractions and rising use of technology can heavily affect our ability to hold focus, as can lack of rest, general stress, and anxiety.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2025
Martin’s got a pretty good excuse for distraction in the series that made Game of Thrones a household name.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
In the age of noise and distraction, finding ways to truly connect with people, emotionally, mentally, and socially has never been more imperative.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Environmental distractions and rising use of technology can heavily affect our ability to hold focus, as can lack of rest, general stress, and anxiety.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2025
Martin’s got a pretty good excuse for distraction in the series that made Game of Thrones a household name.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for distraction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraction
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The move sparked anxiety, confusion and intense pushback from public school districts and advocates nationwide.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
27 July 2025
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Anxious confusion creeps in when the Virgo moon triggers Uranus.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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And things got off to an electric start when — less than three minutes into the game — Stewart scored from 4 yards out, launching the home crowd into a frenzy and one little girl into viral-video stardom.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
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Worsening inflation poses a political challenge for Trump, who as a candidate promised to immediately lower costs, but instead has engaged in a whipsawed frenzy of tariffs that have jolted businesses and consumers.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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This information including any specific securities mentioned is for educational, entertainment and illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any individual security.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Food trucks, chef demonstrations, live entertainment and educational programming from community partners are some of the activities offered.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Some fans might welcome the Superman stingers as refreshingly light diversions.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Even when diversion is acknowledged, it is rarely punished.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Lifting the London fog A Burberry store at Fashion Valley, an upscale shopping mall, on Dec. 13, 2024, in San Diego, California.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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Be sure to pay homage to John Steinbeck at Cannery Row in Monterey, then bundle up to cut through the fog in San Francisco.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
17 July 2025
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In January 2015, John Lee, 29, killed three people, including his adoptive mother, and injured a fourth during a shooting rampage in Moscow.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 July 2025
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The police would arrest and release two suspects before finally arresting Danny Rolling, a Shreveport, La., native who would later confess to a triple homicide in his hometown and shooting his own father in the weeks before his Gainesville rampage.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Things to do: Number of sports teams, number of amusement places and arcades per capita, number of Traveler's Choice attractions per capita.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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The amusement company currently operates 42 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada, according to its website.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 July 2025
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As Japan’s second-largest city, Yokohama has no shortage of local delights.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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His wife's reaction to the surprise during the vows was one of pure delight.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Distraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraction. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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