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distracted

[dih-strak-tid] / dɪˈstræk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
troubled
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
absent-minded
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Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Apparently, there’s also a nonzero chance he might get distracted from his day jobs, again.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Littler admitted afterwards that distracted him and his level did drop slightly as he finished with an average just below 111.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Extreme weather in the days before the final including ferocious storms, plus flooding and smoke from Canadian forest fires distracted many in the Big Apple.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Today, however, social media may be helping to keep consumers distracted, the TD Cowen analysts said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

On the bus ride home, Jonah made sure he and Chip didn’t get too distracted.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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