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 Sunshine State, long a welcoming winter escape for Canadian sun worshippers like Robert, who hails from Saint-Jean in Quebec, is feeling the brunt.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Some sectors have borne the brunt more than others.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The last four months have seen an exponential rise in law enforcement operations against the cartels, with the Sinaloa cartel — currently in a state of civil war — taking the brunt.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
When tariffs are imposed, whether in response to trade imbalances or broader geopolitical issues, craft distillers bear the brunt.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Some sectors have borne the brunt more than others.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The last four months have seen an exponential rise in law enforcement operations against the cartels, with the Sinaloa cartel — currently in a state of civil war — taking the brunt.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
When tariffs are imposed, whether in response to trade imbalances or broader geopolitical issues, craft distillers bear the brunt.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
Noun
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Woods has provided input on design and features, as well as significant feedback on aspects of the polos such as weight, collar stays, buttons, water absorbency, and fit.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Whitfield had long-standing tensions with his senior, Minister Parks Tau, in a department that carries real weight at a tense time.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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While Suzanne Morphew went missing in May 2020, her body wasn't found by investigators in Colorado until September 2023.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Universities, industry associations, and regulatory bodies must collaborate to create an environment where quadruple bottom line thinking becomes the norm.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Beer league teams across North America buy the Bulldogs jersey in bulk.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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To determine which vaccines are purchased for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program: The CDC’s Vaccines for Children program bulk purchases vaccines that are then distributed to states, which, in turn, distribute them to doctor’s offices.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Despite Benfica’s determination to preserve the core of a potentially special team, Fernandez returned to Portugal with Chelsea hot in pursuit.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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History is also at the core of the third installation, which may be my favorite.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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President Trump’s approval rating is underwater and a majority of voters believe the country is on the wrong track, according to a new poll released Friday.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
27 June 2025
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Advertisement The majority opinion faulted the lower courts for applying their injunctions beyond the plaintiffs in the case, preventing the Trump Administration from moving forward with several policy priorities.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
27 June 2025
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President Donald Trump has indicated states should carry more of the burden, relieving the backlogged Federal Emergency Management Agency.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2025
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The Sunshine State—especially its southern region—has been brewing a condo crisis over the past year, as the coming into effect of a law requiring inspections and reserves for condo buildings has led to significant financial burden for owners.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which controls Iran’s arsenal of ballistic missiles, said intelligence chief Gen. Mohammad Kazemi and two other generals were the latest killed, Iran’s state TV reported Sunday night.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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The death toll is estimated to be 78 in Iran, including four top security chiefs, according to the country’s U.N. ambassador, while three casualties have been confirmed in Israel as reported by the Associated Press.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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