as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
that movie is just a series of mind-numbing explosions and car chases
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Recent Examples of mind-numbing
Detractors consider this format both mind-numbing and salacious, engineered for immediate gratification and often focused on cast members’ petty personal grievances and rock-bottom moments.
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Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
As, too, are road signs, which serve as warm reminders of important people and help soothe souls in mind-numbing traffic.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Once the store is set up, the mind-numbing repetitiveness of the daily routine quickly sets in.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Even the daily abrasions of living in New York, including Fox’s forays into the mind-numbing night life, seem unexpectedly pedestrian.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
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Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
As, too, are road signs, which serve as warm reminders of important people and help soothe souls in mind-numbing traffic.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Once the store is set up, the mind-numbing repetitiveness of the daily routine quickly sets in.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Even the daily abrasions of living in New York, including Fox’s forays into the mind-numbing night life, seem unexpectedly pedestrian.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-numbing
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Planking was boring and uncomfortable, but Reso and Copeland changed that, and that’s what made Marinovsky interested.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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Wrap these accessories around your waist to help define your figure in a loose-fitting dress or around your hips to add personality to an otherwise boring pair of pants.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Dec. 2025
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Florence can also be hot, crowded and tiring, even outside peak summer.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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The longtime Florida coach swapped a tiring McDonald for Russell Sandefer with one out in the top of the sixth inning.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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A little snow in the morning; cloudy, chilly; slow and slippery travel in the morning; improving road conditions in the afternoon.—
Jackie Borchardt,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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Liverpool have been much slower starters, getting outscored 6-8 in Premier League first halves (and 1-4 in the opening 15 minutes of their games).—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Fans wear their favorite players’ name, beg for their autograph and spend stupid amounts of money just to be in their proximity.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Not every bee was successful, but that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s such a thing as a stupid bumblebee, Loukola says.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid decreases with age, which can contribute to a loss of plumpness, fine lines, and an overall duller complexion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 June 2026
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The saltiness of drinks like the Bloody Mary or plain tomato juice can actually seem a bit dull, leaving a fresher and sweeter taste behind.—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Some war-weary Republicans were eager to endorse the agreement — if the fine print matches the administration’s summary.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Quit Complaining Travel can be stressful, especially when airports swell with weary-eyed tourists who may be dealing with delays, cancellations, and lost luggage.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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It’s been too hot and too dry and too dusty and there was smoke in the air for a couple of days, which sets off my wildfire heckles.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Creed of Violence is hitting the dusty trail once again, with a new feature adaptation of the 2009 Boston Teran novel in the works.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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The 27-year-old remembered a father who loved to take his children on road trips but also urged them to always think about los demás — the others.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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On Tuesday, Emeryville police announced the body had been identified as 30-year-old Marcus Moore.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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