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
Countries like Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar, on the other hand, don’t benefit from that luxury, and are increasingly bearing the brunt.
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Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
At the time, the full brunt of the war had yet to hit the job market.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
More on one Valley school district whose administrators bear no brunt of the $200K cost to defend administrators against serious allegations.
—Wendy Killeen, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
According to JPMorgan banking data on financial outflows of firms with revenues between $10 million and $1 billion, the cost of importing goods has skyrocketed—and American companies are bearing the brunt.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brunt
Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
At the time, the full brunt of the war had yet to hit the job market.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
More on one Valley school district whose administrators bear no brunt of the $200K cost to defend administrators against serious allegations.
—Wendy Killeen, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
According to JPMorgan banking data on financial outflows of firms with revenues between $10 million and $1 billion, the cost of importing goods has skyrocketed—and American companies are bearing the brunt.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
Noun
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And as this headline suggests, today’s distribution agreements really are true partnerships that require filmmakers to pull their share of the marketing weight.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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For the minimalist, the mill brought back shrink-to-fit fabrics available in rigid and comfort stretch and introduced transparent coatings for bottom and shirting weights and PFDs with prominent crosshatch.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The egrets flew more slowly, their long bodies looking dark gray against the sunset as the sky turned to a pale purple.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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Made with 61 percent cotton, 35 percent Tencel and 4 percent elastmultiester, the fabrics give garments a soft drape away from the body while maintaining the stretch, structure and smoothing properties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mulleady said that her floral shop is trying to contain costs by switching import vendors, ordering bulk whenever possible and optimizing delivery routes.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rather than packing a traditional Type B to Type M and C converter, find adapters that have USB and USB-C ports as well to minimize electronic bulk in your suitcase.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At its core, the hospice benefit is simple.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Focus on core power Gaines advocates for building a strong core through any movement, even during ordinary day-to-day activities.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many professionals who sit at a desk with constant access to email, teachers are actively engaged with students for the majority of the day.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The overwhelming majority of Bailey’s value will derive from his glove, not his bat.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If that’s true, the entire psychological burden of the piece has been distilled into that one strained digit.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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These parasites reveal what sanitation, disease burden, and population health were really like in this region of the Roman Empire, known for its ingenuity and innovation, but sometimes, public health might not be up to par.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the end of 2025, its artificial intelligence chief left the company.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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The festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), also had a vibrant edition of its Meetings on the Bridge market component being relaunched under the new leadership of former Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival chief Başak Emre and Pınar Evrenosoğlu.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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