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as in abrupt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
he values honesty and is quite blunt about telling people what he doesn't like about them
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2
as in blunted
lacking sharpness of edge or point
a blunt knife won't open that package
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as in to dull
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene
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Recent Examples of blunt
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Asked if the current Denver core was good enough to follow the 2023 title with another, Jokic was blunt.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Paul Davidson, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Swift said, however, that the abatement dispute override mathematically blunts the tax impact on homeowners, which was the intent of Wu’s tax proposal.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
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Adjective
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Ahead of Penix's first season as the full-time starter, Newton spoke out with some blunt advice for the Falcons' second-year quarterback.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Asked if the current Denver core was good enough to follow the 2023 title with another, Jokic was blunt.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
But Wells Fargo reckoned any price bumps would be blunted because many manufacturers and retailers stocked up on materials and products before tariffs took effect.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Swift said, however, that the abatement dispute override mathematically blunts the tax impact on homeowners, which was the intent of Wu’s tax proposal.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunt
Adjective
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There are subtle transitions in this narrative, carefully plotted points of reference which keep the story from ever feeling disjointed or abrupt.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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In an abrupt June 23 announcement—only two months after the deal was unveiled—Novo Nordisk severed the partnership.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Even if the tree is far away from hard surfaces, exposed tree roots can dull and break lawn mower blades.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Like knives, can openers should not be washed in the dishwasher to avoid rusting and dulling the blades.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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For beginners, Bravo recommends starting with short sessions and using a handle for support while your body adapts.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Families can also listen to short episodes of the Cow Tales Podcast and find more secret missions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Bill Pogue’s family and friends knew him as a thoughtful, deeply sensitive man, despite his reputation as a gruff, stern, wildlife officer.—
Jim Zumbo,
Outdoor Life,
17 July 2025
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Who leaves us echoes — gruff, brilliant, unrepeatable — half legend, half lullaby.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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What’s typically offered instead is a form of neuraxial anesthesia, which numbs out a large swath of your body by blocking nerve signals in your spine.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 July 2025
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In his opening voiceover, which floats above the sort of glassy synth music that’s meant to numb our judgment, Mel informs us that he was conceived during a conjugal visit when his father was in prison, and that his dad once told him that he was destined to wind up back behind bars.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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The judge was curt but courteous; a Spanish-language interpreter was available on a large video screen to his right.—
Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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If that bluntness sound a little prosaic at first, there’s a curt poetry to it that comes into focus listening through 15 tracks that consist almost entirely of sisters Danielle, Alana and Este Haim handing in their respective resignations to long- or short-term partners, effectively immediately.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The outspoken tech tycoon has made waves across the government with his new Department of Government Efficiency, which has slashed jobs and forced employees back into the office.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Scherzer, one of the most outspoken players in the league, was a member of the MLBPA’s eight-player subcommittee, a group that unanimously rejected the current collective bargaining agreement more than three years ago.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Blunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunt. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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