as in moron
a stupid person
no, you're not a dumbbell—this is one of the hardest courses the school offers
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Recent Examples of dumbbell
Some examples include using body weight, as well as free weights (which usually include dumbbells, barbells, and kettlebells), and more.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
When the exercise gets easy, progress it by holding a dumbbell or weight in each hand.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while holding a light pair of dumbbells.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
Two years ago the team celebrated home runs with a pair of inflatable dumbbells inspired by Masataka Yoshida.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
When the exercise gets easy, progress it by holding a dumbbell or weight in each hand.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while holding a light pair of dumbbells.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
Two years ago the team celebrated home runs with a pair of inflatable dumbbells inspired by Masataka Yoshida.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbbell
Noun
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Each year, fire safety officials warn of the dangers of fireworks and stage demonstrations of dummies that catch fire and watermelons that explode.—
Linda Trischitta,
Sun-Sentinel.com,
10 July 2017
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At NASA Langley's Landing and Impact Research Facility, ten crash test dummies were buckled into a section of airplane fuselage and dropped from the sky.—
Chris Clarke,
Popular Mechanics,
6 July 2017
Noun
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The winner takes all and the losers are driven to lose their humanity.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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When policymakers’ ambition to pass big tax cuts collides with the need to limit the cost, the inevitable loser is simplicity.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Of course, plenty of pet owners opt for mutts or, in recent years, designer crossbreeds like the labradoodle.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dogs are welcome whether purebred or mutt, mastiff or Chihuahua.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As Ray Winstone might say, what a prat.—
Holman W. Jenkins,
WSJ,
29 Mar. 2022
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Through it all, however, the gal has retained a sort of grand hauteur, even while prat-falling into a bush.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
24 Mar. 2022
Noun
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Small sharks, deep-water species, and those that rely on constant swimming to breathe, like threshers and hammerheads, were found to have the highest mortality rates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Mar. 2025
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At present, no deck planks remain on the wider, westernmost portion of the pier called the hammerhead.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Average people might benefit from exceeding the RDA for protein somewhat, while weightlifters, contrary to the meathead stereotype, don’t need a massive amount more.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 May 2025
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In a moment that made too much sense, Kreischer was joined by Otis, and both meatheads shared a shirtless hug.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Trump calls Bruce Springsteen a 'jerk': The president slapped back after the musician voiced criticism at concertNeed a break?—
Chris Jordan,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Millions of readers follow along for her advice on work quandaries big and small, from dealing with office jerks to quitting a toxic job.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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“Dumbbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbbell. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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