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
Young workers appear to be bearing the brunt.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
On the rare times when a Major League Baseball franchise becomes a true dynasty, its closest rivals often bear much of the brunt.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
While Cipher interrogated and manipulated Polarity to find Marie’s whereabouts, Marie, Jordan (London Thor and Derek Luh), Emma (Lizze Broadway), Sam, Cate (Maddie Phillips) and Annabeth faced the full brunt of Vikor (Tait Fletcher), who was sent by Cipher to retrieve Cipher’s favorite.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
That ended up meaning that the performances had a huge brunt to bear in terms of communicating not just 20 years but these entire lives within this moment in the present.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
On the rare times when a Major League Baseball franchise becomes a true dynasty, its closest rivals often bear much of the brunt.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
While Cipher interrogated and manipulated Polarity to find Marie’s whereabouts, Marie, Jordan (London Thor and Derek Luh), Emma (Lizze Broadway), Sam, Cate (Maddie Phillips) and Annabeth faced the full brunt of Vikor (Tait Fletcher), who was sent by Cipher to retrieve Cipher’s favorite.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
That ended up meaning that the performances had a huge brunt to bear in terms of communicating not just 20 years but these entire lives within this moment in the present.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
Noun
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Framed by a light-weight carbon fiber and magnesium chassis, the Audeze LCD-5s have glossy tortoiseshell acetate earcup rings and subtle copper accents.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ice accumulation poses the biggest threat to power lines and trees, with even a thin layer adding significant weight—up to 500 pounds per half-inch on power lines.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The fabric body is designed to hang from a standard closet rod, making this soft and flexible piece an easy addition to existing storage systems.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Adelman said the team has discussed calling up two-way guard Curtis Jones for the three-game road trip to have an extra body available while continuing to combat injuries.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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Later on, some nights at his house, a fist of a man would come by to deliver a black tank of whey protein the size of a mini keg to bulk Rourke up.—
Steve Garbarino,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
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They’re crafted from a thicker polyester blend that’s fully opaque, providing an extra layer of warmth without adding any bulk to your outfit.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Peloton’s core revenue streams—sales of hardware and subscription services—have both faced challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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As is the ethos with all its non-Asian properties, GHM’s core aesthetic seamlessly fuses with local design and culture, so at The Chedi, the vibe is bougie Bedouin meets Zen Master.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to the report, internal Buss family disputes led to the majority stake of the franchise being sold to Mark Walter last year.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The vast majority of students (86%) report using AI during the school year, according to Education Week.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The sacrifice relieves an economic burden and provides August with an education and, eventually, a small business empire.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Through the streamlined application, eligible nonprofits will be considered for either or both funding opportunities, reducing administrative burden while expanding access to critical resources that support children, families and educators across San Diego County.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ellison has focused on revitalizing CBS News since becoming CEO, installing The Free Press founder Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief in October.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis’ police chief, Brian O’Hara, briefly described the shooting to reporters but gave no indication that the driver was trying to harm anyone.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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