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Recent Examples of boredom Some people snack at night to cope with stress, boredom, or sadness. Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025 Quotidian excursions to the post office or the bank can create valuable opportunities for boredom, too. The Learning Network, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025 Puzzle toys and long walks are just two ways to keep your pets happy and ward off boredom. Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025 These men would have long periods of time being idle, and the contrast between boredom and peril is pretty extreme. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boredom
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Noun
  • The poem concludes with an impulsive act of generosity that carries a hint of melancholy.
    A.O. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The actor infuses this unusual father figure with an overprotective streak and a sense of melancholy to match a patchwork body born from parental abuse. 5.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Boredom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boredom. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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