as in weights
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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Noun
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Remove weights and parchment; bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025 -
The assessment found that PFNA interferes with human development by causing lower birth weights and, based on animal evidence, likely causes damage to the liver and to male reproductive systems, including reductions in testosterone levels, sperm production and the size of reproductive organs.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their arms had fallen off; their internal organs hung outside their bodies.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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There are up to 20,000 rabid people raining down their emotions from all angles, a dozen sticks clattering, two dozen skates carving, all those burly bodies bumping into each other and banging into the boards, plus an endless stream of screaming and grunting and cursing.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With Microsoft’s support, Terradot has drilled soil and sediment cores to bedrock to analyze mineral and chemical profiles.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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These areas appeal particularly to buyers who prioritize interior space over proximity to dense urban cores.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The pair’s mix of preppy staples and early-Y2K flair still feels surprisingly fresh, a reminder that great style is ageless.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Middleton has subtly upped the ante with her wardrobe, dabbling in trendier takes on classic British staples, like wool separates, suiting, and outdoor apparel—specifically the barn jacket, which was a key piece in Queen Elizabeth II's and Prince Philip's winter wardrobes.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Brunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunts. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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