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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 stunted
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
But a pair of Beck interceptions in between those scoring drives stunted Miami’s chance to get closer.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Infected plants will be stunted.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Researchers studying Malawi, an African nation with high rates of stunted growth among children, have reported seeing a link between changes in gut microbial genomes and things such as height and weight.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
One in three say over-reliance on AI without developer accountability was their top worry, while one in five were perturbed that junior engineers may see their development stunted.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Agricultural growth is stunted.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Overwatering can also result in stunted growth and off-color (yellow) foliage in annuals.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Helene has stunted that growth.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Electric Dusk arrived as Motown was reincorporated into Capitol Music Group, creating instability that somewhat stunted the record’s potential.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Don’t harvest cilantro that is too small or its growth may be stunted and leaves may lack flavor.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
As a result, the upper-pressure ridges that have started have been stunted in their growth.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
After starting 0-2 in five of its last six seasons, the team seemed to agree with criticism that trying to preserve its roster’s preseason health had stunted its readiness for the regular season.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Of course, the receiving numbers were stunted as a result of running back Ashton Jeanty’s historic season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
That could have stunted her career if something special hadn't happened in Nashville.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 21 July 2025
Adjective
The result is soil compaction and stunted lawn growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
But a pair of Beck interceptions in between those scoring drives stunted Miami’s chance to get closer.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Infected plants will be stunted.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Researchers studying Malawi, an African nation with high rates of stunted growth among children, have reported seeing a link between changes in gut microbial genomes and things such as height and weight.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
One in three say over-reliance on AI without developer accountability was their top worry, while one in five were perturbed that junior engineers may see their development stunted.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Agricultural growth is stunted.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Overwatering can also result in stunted growth and off-color (yellow) foliage in annuals.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
However, their progress has been stunted due to the fragile nature of qubits.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Helene has stunted that growth.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Electric Dusk arrived as Motown was reincorporated into Capitol Music Group, creating instability that somewhat stunted the record’s potential.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Don’t harvest cilantro that is too small or its growth may be stunted and leaves may lack flavor.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
As a result, the upper-pressure ridges that have started have been stunted in their growth.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
After starting 0-2 in five of its last six seasons, the team seemed to agree with criticism that trying to preserve its roster’s preseason health had stunted its readiness for the regular season.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Of course, the receiving numbers were stunted as a result of running back Ashton Jeanty’s historic season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
That could have stunted her career if something special hadn't happened in Nashville.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 21 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunted
Adjective
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Most standard-sized fruit trees should be spaced about 20 to 25 feet away from each other and homes, but dwarf varieties can be planted closer together.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Look for orange trees that are compact in size, such as these dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This may have resulted in cooling that had until now suppressed the sublimation of water ice to steam.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Of those, 592 drones and 31 missiles were shot down or otherwise suppressed, the air force said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Something about the slightly sticky, scrubby texture of a dryer sheet makes quick work of dusting.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Arnolds Field landfill, just half a mile from Claridge’s home in Rainham, is an undulating swatch of scrubby land spanning roughly 40 acres.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s popularity in Israel—where his approval ratings dwarfed the Israeli Premier’s—gave him leverage over Netanyahu.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Authorities released a photo showing the towering waterfront home dwarfed by flames and clouds of black smoke.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From breezing through paperwork to avoiding unnecessary airport delays, this tiny travel hero proves that sometimes the simplest tools are the most important.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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But the movie only gives tiny little tastes of 1982 rock culture, and why Nebraska was so comically unsuitable for airplay.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Under the ceasefire accord, Hamas released all living hostages in return for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and wartime detainees, while Israel pulled back its troops, halted its offensive and increased aid into the enclave.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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If funding lapses, the USDA can only use existing funds, and once these funds are depleted, SNAP payments to 42 million Americans could be halted until Congress acts.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The traditional interpretation of Pegasus is a horse flying upside down with puny little wings.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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That’s in part, because the odds appear to be long for oxygenic photosynthesis arising on a planet circling a puny red dwarf.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rainfall has diminished across Jamaica.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, the 26-year-old’s potential never materialized, leaving Vrabel to explain in late August why White’s role had diminished late in training camp.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Stunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunted. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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