- present tense form of distract (3rd person singular).
distracts
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Ultimately, the fixation on Hasan Piker distracts from more substantive issues.
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
The attacker's unusual position drags Van Dijk away from the right side of the pitch and distracts him as PSG build up to what resulted in a goal.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
“Having him represent us on the world stage distracts focus from our athletes and the enormous effort needed to prepare for 2028.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
That framing may be clear in Mr. Sheehan’s mind, but it distracts from a straightforward account of how sacrifice functioned for religious and political leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
“That seems late for—” I say, but then something distracts me.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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