distract
verb (used with object)
to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention.
Example Sentences
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Others feel this is an overreaction - distracting from how difficult it is to secure a job - or even just get an interview in the first place.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Owens herself manages to do a bang-up job of distracting people from the way she doesn’t practice what she preaches.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
One of the most distracting things about “Spa Weekend” is its uncanny geography.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
These were almost as distracting as the dancing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Shadow locked eyes with the cow, distracting her with his fierce gaze.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
