as in scrubby
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as in suppressed
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 Synonyms for stunted
Adjective
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The exfoliating solution also features pore-clearing salicylic acid and soothing witch hazel, all infused in a very scrubby, textured pad.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025 -
The forests will be scrubbier and more open.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Incredibly, Mu Cas was likely formed in a dwarf galaxy that became part of our Milky Way even before the disk of our own galaxy formed.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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What’s your favorite backyard cut flower? Container gardens A sunny balcony, patio or porch is the perfect spot to grow smaller, dwarf varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc. in containers.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The group inflicted widespread abuse and brutality on the tiny population that remained, sparking an outpouring of relief when the army retook it.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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Compatible with Windows, macOS, Android and more, this tiny SSD is available in 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities and offers data transfer speeds up to a maximum of 20Gbps, although that depends on the speed of the host device and some MacBooks and iPhones may top out at 10Gbps speeds.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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After an impressive 380-day reign as the Women's World Champion, her momentum was abruptly halted in April 2024 when an injury, courtesy of Liv Morgan, forced her to relinquish the title.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Liverpool also haven’t won a penalty in four games, which has halted him in his tracks of recording the most prolific Premier League season ever for goal involvements (Salah has scored all nine of the penalties Liverpool have won, the most in the Premier League).—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vampire Survivors weighs in at a puny 600 megabytes.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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That puny loaf is for this baker’s secret pleasure.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Everything was unsettled and bitty.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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They were huddled together, at least five of them, their bitty heads clustered and their bodies pressing against each other.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Stunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunted. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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