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noun

Definition of stuntnext
as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness performs mental stunts, such as pronouncing words backwards as soon as you say them

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verb

ˈstənt How to pronounce stunt (audio)
as in to halt
to hold back the normal growth of unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree

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Recent Examples of stunt
Noun
The comments filled with reactions to the stunt, including several words of praise for the message Griffin was trying to send. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Instead, rival parties united in dismissing his actions as a stunt, leaving his only opponent to be a garbage-can wearing comedian whose policies include forcing rule-breaking cyclists to ride unicycles. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Verb
The title was unveiled Thursday on the birth anniversary of Devgn’s late father, stunt choreographer and action director Veeru Devgan. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2026 Transplanting should not happen before the weather is consistently warm; temperatures below 50°F will stunt their growth. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunt
  1. feat
  2. halt
  3. suppress
  4. stop
  5. block
  6. diminish
  7. shrink
  8. catch
Noun
  • The logistics of bringing such a high caliber of theater on the road are a true feat.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • The math world just got a new genius—a prodigy who announced himself by affixing his name to his signature feat of numerical prowess.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Definition of feat
Verb
  • That halts a case, as any appeal requires copies of every previous response and filing.
    — Christie Thompson, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • McGregor went to the mat two more times in failed attempts to continue before the scheduled five-round match was halted by the referee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of halt
Verb
  • Despite not caring what happens to Eli James, Charles leads the town in trying to suppress the fire.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
  • While accountability matters, that environment can unintentionally suppress creativity, innovation, and professional autonomy.
    — Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of suppress
Verb
  • During the war, as the death toll ticked upward in the enclave, search operations for bodies largely stopped, either because most heavy equipment was destroyed, fuel became scarce or many strike sites became inaccessible due to the fighting.
    — Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Curious passersby stopped throughout the day, gazing up at what used to be the Pfizer headquarters building.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of stop
Verb
  • Researchers demonstrated those effects using a quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) insulator, a magnetic topological material that blocks electrical current through its interior but allows electrons to travel along its edges in only one direction.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • In May, Darwin filed a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the state from imposing the new rules.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of block
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Kylian Mbappé’s powers were diminished in that tournament after sustaining a broken nose, while emerging stars like Michael Olise and Désiré Doué were yet to break through.
    — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • Saving journalism — not newspapers The challenge only grew during his years leading The Charlotte Observer, where Thames helped steer the newsroom through an era of shrinking staffs, a changing business model and rapidly changing reader habits.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Nevertheless, the claustrophobic framing shrinks an epic voyage into small-screen content made solely for a bored child to hold right up to their nose.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of shrink
Verb
  • Anaplasmosis can also cause severe illness, including respiratory failure, bleeding problems, organ failure and death, though it can also be treated with antibiotics, especially if caught early.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • For many who are caught in, recovering from or trying to avoid the next heatwave, their prayers for rain might well be answered.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of catch

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“Stunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunt. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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