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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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
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi said the move was a political stunt.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
With insufficient winter chill, some flower buds may still open, but the flowers will be stunted and unfit for pollination.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the last 28 days, MrBeast content — which includes challenges and stunt videos — received 3.6 billion views on YouTube, Appleby said.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi said the move was a political stunt.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
This state of being stunted her growth and her ability to open up and trust.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
With insufficient winter chill, some flower buds may still open, but the flowers will be stunted and unfit for pollination.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunt
Noun
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In the early part of the 2024 season, Kwan flirted with a .400 average, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since Ted Williams was still swinging the lumber in 1941.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Like all Viking vessels, its interiors are a feat of Nordic design, with comfortable yet understated cabins (in this case 84 outside staterooms, including nine suites) that uphold modern Scandinavian principles.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But last week, the Trump administration ordered him to halt all the lab’s ALS research immediately as part of a more than $2.2 billion federal funding freeze.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some see Maine as a precursor to what California can expect: a Trump administration attempt to halt federal education funding.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The players argue the defendants have suppressed players’ earnings and other professional opportunities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Incretin drugs mimic certain gut hormones to suppress a person’s appetite and regulate blood sugar.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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At school the next day, he was treated as an art piece, in which his classmates stopped and stared.—
Akili King,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The city also hands out Narcan, which reverses an opioid overdose by blocking the effects of the opiate on the brain and by restoring breathing.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mangione's attorneys have sought to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, a more constrained and domestically focused healthcare agenda is likely to diminish trust in federal health agencies, limit access to culturally competent care and produce a loss of global leadership in health innovation.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Whereas a decline in home values diminishes the equity investors might hold in their properties, which limits their ability to leverage assets for additional investments or refinancing opportunities.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These sprays shrink the blood vessels in your nasal passages.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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The number shrank during Italy’s postwar economic boom as residents moved to the mainland for more modern housing — including indoor plumbing, which was lacking in Venice.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The double strain catches small bits of ginger and also lime pulp. Credits Recipe developed by Juliana Hale.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2025
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The body position of Anderson is revealing here, caught between closing Savinho down and covering the pass out wide.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Stunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunt. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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