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distractions

NOUN

having one's attention drawn away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aberration complication confusion disturbance diversion interference interruption

STRONG

abstraction agitation amusement beguilement bewilderment commotion disorder dissipation engrossment entertainment frenzy game pastime perplexity preoccupation recreation

WEAK

divertissement

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm order peace

STRONG

calmness labor profession task work

Example Sentences

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They can include time-and-a-half or double time, testing in a separate room to reduce distractions or having unlimited breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"The team meeting will just be about this game and no distractions other than that."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It’s especially important to keep encampments away from shelters, he said, so people can get help without distractions nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“I don’t want them to restrict YouTube in my district,” he said, “but Google doesn’t make it very easy” to filter out distractions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Our group was large enough that keeping it together could be a challenge, especially in a place like this, full of distractions tailor- made to fascinate children.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs