- present participle of amuse.
amusing
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Bambino’s story is one of many amusing anecdotes recounted by Susannah Fullerton in “Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them,” a charming catalog of felines who have helped shape Western literature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
It felt both meta and existential, or just an amusing bug.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
There is the usual amusing collection of judges, quirky and less quirky — a King signature.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Chunya Munga found the fuss, external caused by team-mate Henry Pollock's new haircut, marking his 50th Saints appearance in Friday's win over Newcastle Red Bulls, amusing.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Oh, yeah. Folks love the backflips and other amusing antics. What can you do, Freddy?”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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