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as in confusions
a state of mental uncertainty in my distraction I forgot where I was
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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 Here opposites — classy and brassy — are distractions, with odd-couple joking substituting for something more substantial. —
Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 Quality family time without interruptions or distractions is easily found here. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Starmer has also pushed Europe’s involvement in Ukraine, and domestic distractions may limit his diplomatic and political bandwidth on the issue. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Without the usual distractions, time started to feel different. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Depending on the cause, the most effective approaches combine cognitive rehabilitation principles (simplifying and reducing the cognitive demands on the individual), behavioral/environmental structuring (reducing distractions), and organizational safeguards including error protection protocols. —Anand Kumar, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026 Both Richard and Gonzalez said the best way to avoid hurting a worker, yourself, or another driver is pretty simple-- slow down, increase your following distance, and put down the distractions. —Elle Meyers, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Set one clear intention, then take a brave step before distractions crowd in. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026 Cellphone bans are increasingly common nationwide as schools try to reduce distractions in class and improve students’ mental health. —Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 Quality family time without interruptions or distractions is easily found here. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Starmer has also pushed Europe’s involvement in Ukraine, and domestic distractions may limit his diplomatic and political bandwidth on the issue. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Without the usual distractions, time started to feel different. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Depending on the cause, the most effective approaches combine cognitive rehabilitation principles (simplifying and reducing the cognitive demands on the individual), behavioral/environmental structuring (reducing distractions), and organizational safeguards including error protection protocols. —Anand Kumar, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026 Both Richard and Gonzalez said the best way to avoid hurting a worker, yourself, or another driver is pretty simple-- slow down, increase your following distance, and put down the distractions. —Elle Meyers, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Set one clear intention, then take a brave step before distractions crowd in. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026 Cellphone bans are increasingly common nationwide as schools try to reduce distractions in class and improve students’ mental health. —Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
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Before the Lost Weekend, John and Yoko had their New York Year — turning their personal confusions into beautifully vivid moments of rage and pain.— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
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The park allow visitors to experience the movie stories; the movies remind you of the park rides; the whole reminds you of beloved childhood entertainments.— Mark Lane, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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The party was a most enjoyable dance, typical of the charming informal entertainments for which the club is noted.— From staff reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
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Romance, fun diversions, vacations, sports events and rewarding activities with kids will be your theme.— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Carlock and Means are masters at fourth-wall-breaking structure and winking, metatextual dialogue, and their ability to balance the goofiness of the series’ diversions with its straightforwardly heartwarming main narrative made each episode a breezy watch.— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
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Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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Barresi and Cuellar hold each other up with palpable tenderness, each one crafting a long, poignant arc from innocence through the fogs and thorns of experience.— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (which is also 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, 19 Jan. 2026
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That will keep the rest of us from footing the bill for their part-time seaside amusements.— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
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Given the generous proportions of the restaurant coupled with its unhurried atmosphere, guests seemed to linger longer than necessary, drawn out eventually by the delights awaiting them at the hotel’s doorstep.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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For the fourth year, the Consulate of Portugal in San Francisco and the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP) are teaming up to introduce diners to the delights of Portuguese cuisine.— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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The microfiber-esque texture, Dyson says, allows for the cones to pick up hair without tangles.— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
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But his Hamlet needs a stalwart supporting cast with whom to spar, and Ahmed tangles beautifully with Shakespeare veteran Timothy Spall, who plays Laertes’ father and family adviser Polonius, and Morfydd Clark as a steely but vulnerable Ophelia.— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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This sense of domestic insecurity carries through the remaining two-thirds of the film, which incorporates doubles, cyborgs, and holographic recreations of the film’s female characters.— Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition also includes life-size recreations of areas of the ship intended to show what daily life was like on board for passengers across different classes.— Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Distractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/distractions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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