as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the brunt of the responsibility fell on her shoulders
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Recent Examples of brunt
The system is expected to start to show late Wednesday, with the brunt hitting on Thursday before tapering off Friday and into the weekend.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Workers, in particular, fear that any offloading of the burden to their employers will leave them ultimately bearing the brunt.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Providers often bear the brunt, with every mispayment carrying downstream costs from staff burnout to compliance exposure and negative patient experiences.
—Charles Wong, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
With grocery costs rising, Alicia also worries about the recent cuts to Medicaid and how other foster children might bear the brunt.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Workers, in particular, fear that any offloading of the burden to their employers will leave them ultimately bearing the brunt.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Providers often bear the brunt, with every mispayment carrying downstream costs from staff burnout to compliance exposure and negative patient experiences.
—Charles Wong, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
With grocery costs rising, Alicia also worries about the recent cuts to Medicaid and how other foster children might bear the brunt.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
Noun
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Besides hunger, other factors such as stress, sleep, medications, pregnancy, weight changes, and health conditions can change appetite.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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Shoes in this collection feature the brand’s proprietary ProjectPlush support system, which is basically just a footbed that contours to the natural curvature of the feet, helping to distribute weight evenly and alleviate pressure points that could lead to soreness, calluses, and blisters.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When the bodies of the drowned are retrieved, they’re sent to Alexandroupoli to be identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The bag can be carried by hand or worn on the shoulder or cross-body, thanks to the detachable handle and perforated cotton shoulder strap.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It’s made with a lightweight cotton that won’t add bulk to your outfits, but can still be layered over a turtleneck.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Pennies, especially in bulk, are heavy and are more often than not used exclusively to give customers change.—
Ken Sweet,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Sweater Vest Sweater vests are the perfect middle layer when the seasons transition to warm up your core without overheating your arms under jackets.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Season 34's core panel of judges all agreed that Earle performed exceptionally.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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In this case, the majority of the court reached for an issue no one presented, setting aside the normal procedure of dealing only with the facts and questions presented by the litigants, Wood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Because the majority of the victims were Italian and Sicilian grocers, Davis believed they could have been targeted for their success.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That brings China’s current tariff burden down from about 57 percent to around 47 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, lawmakers in the state tasked by DeWine with finding a solution to the heavy property tax burden shouldered by Ohio homeowners came up with 20 different proposals.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Under new China chief Molly Liu, the chain has also expanded its drinks menu to include more sugar-free options and teas catering to local tastes, slashed prices on a slew of beverages and upped its options for customizing orders.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Demings, a former Orlando police chief and former Orange County sheriff, has been mayor since 2018.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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