as in blunt
lacking sharpness of edge or point
the blunted saw was worthless for fine woodworking
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as in reduced
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 blunted
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Anyone who follows Texas knows that defense and taking care of the ball are the cornerstones of this program, and while the Horns did force the Gamecocks into a bounty of miscues, their own missteps blunted a great chance to get a bounce-back after losing 70-65 at LSU on Sunday.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
But even those findings haven’t blunted the video’s explosive impact.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Some of those efforts have been blunted because schools are funded by property taxes, and some of them just don’t have the revenue to pay for these add-ons without federal support.
—Sheneka Williams, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
The ceasefire in Gaza has blunted some of Mamdani’s most potent attacks.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
An improved ozone layer also has blunted some effects of global warming – including the loss of phytoplankton, which have been reduced because of steps launched by the agreement.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement crackdowns have led to multiple arrests and narcotics seizures, but the court system has seemingly blunted efforts by allowing people who were arrested back on the streets within hours in some cases, Jenkins alleged.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
Some experts warn the treaty's impact could be blunted if the most powerful players on the high seas remain outside it.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Flat, calm but earnest, mildly anxious, blunted, volatile.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
There's a nice bitter chocolate flavor that's blunted perfectly by the brownies' delicate sweetness.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Anyone who follows Texas knows that defense and taking care of the ball are the cornerstones of this program, and while the Horns did force the Gamecocks into a bounty of miscues, their own missteps blunted a great chance to get a bounce-back after losing 70-65 at LSU on Sunday.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
But even those findings haven’t blunted the video’s explosive impact.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Some of those efforts have been blunted because schools are funded by property taxes, and some of them just don’t have the revenue to pay for these add-ons without federal support.
—Sheneka Williams, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
The ceasefire in Gaza has blunted some of Mamdani’s most potent attacks.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
An improved ozone layer also has blunted some effects of global warming – including the loss of phytoplankton, which have been reduced because of steps launched by the agreement.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement crackdowns have led to multiple arrests and narcotics seizures, but the court system has seemingly blunted efforts by allowing people who were arrested back on the streets within hours in some cases, Jenkins alleged.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
Some experts warn the treaty's impact could be blunted if the most powerful players on the high seas remain outside it.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunted
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Tyler Perry loves his broad comedies, many revolving around his most enduring character, Madea, the blunt, street-smart, occasionally violent grandmother with a heart of gold.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reflecting on the changes in the industry, Harewood can be blunt.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As Russia reduced flows, prices spiked, pushing up energy bills and helping fuel a cost of living crisis.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, the report states, about 1% of the district’s more than 83,000 employees are likely to lose a job or have their pay reduced.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Air Max 95 joined late last summer and now boasts a total of three colorways including an Eric Koston collab, although complaints about quality have dulled the excitement.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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If the edges of the clippers have dulled, wiping down the blades with WD-40.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wollenzien also points to the growing anxiety among professional artists about job security, as more than two-thirds of workers in creative industries believe that AI has diminished their employability in workplaces.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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That diminished view of the Democratic Party in the AP-NORC polling is consistent regardless of Democrats’ age, race, ideology or educational background — suggesting that appealing to a specific group or two won’t fix the problem.—
Linley Sanders,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Mutawa, as the religious police are known, had their powers significantly weakened in 2016.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Well, he's weakened the regulations on clean cars.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While tensions over Greenland have subsided for now, the infighting has seriously undercut the ability of the world’s biggest security alliance to deter adversaries.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her family ran to their roof, where the damage was very visible after the rain had subsided.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Using a steam cleaner with a small nozzle attachment or a cloth lightly dampened with steam, carefully hover the steam over keys or surfaces.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Once the spot or stain has been removed, use a cloth that has been dampened with clean water to remove any soapy residue.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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In its 2025 report, Lazard, a financial advisory firm, estimated that the cost to build, operate, fuel and maintain a plant has decreased by 55% for wind and 84% for solar since 2009.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Over the past few years, profits have decreased.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Blunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunted. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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