as in feats
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 blocks
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 stunts
CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Texas should focus on public safety, not political stunts.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The show’s director, Shay Kuebler, comes from a martial arts background, which helps in coordinating stunts.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Nirvanna the Band the Show, which ran as a web series from 2007 to 2010 and then as a sitcom from 2017 to 2018 on Viceland, was not known for its stunts.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The popular star offers a distinct brand of long-form comedy videos centering on him performing unusual stunts, often focused on building structures in his home and other spots.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Braden Peters, a Gen Z social media influencer, is well-known among certain audiences for absurdist stunts and a variety of controversies, including the use of racist slurs in his livestreams.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
And on and on, because O’Brien was a master of creative stunts.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
His stunts pivot between themes of capitalism and charity, often with large sums of money changing hands.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Many leaders struggle to separate their emotions from their decisions, which is dangerous and stunts their growth.
—David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
These were oftentimes stunts, like Alligator Alcatraz.
—CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Texas should focus on public safety, not political stunts.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The show’s director, Shay Kuebler, comes from a martial arts background, which helps in coordinating stunts.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Nirvanna the Band the Show, which ran as a web series from 2007 to 2010 and then as a sitcom from 2017 to 2018 on Viceland, was not known for its stunts.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The popular star offers a distinct brand of long-form comedy videos centering on him performing unusual stunts, often focused on building structures in his home and other spots.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Braden Peters, a Gen Z social media influencer, is well-known among certain audiences for absurdist stunts and a variety of controversies, including the use of racist slurs in his livestreams.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
And on and on, because O’Brien was a master of creative stunts.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
His stunts pivot between themes of capitalism and charity, often with large sums of money changing hands.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
That includes what stunts them and what kills them.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Many leaders struggle to separate their emotions from their decisions, which is dangerous and stunts their growth.
—David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunts
Noun
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The culinary feats are just part of the overall experience, though.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Centurions have nabbed the Foothill League title and a playoff win, feats that eluded the program for over five years.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The bill also blocks foreign funding so Illinois courts are not used as a financial tool by outside interests.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sarr recovers and blocks the shot from behind.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This reduces carbon reactivity and suppresses side reactions during high-voltage cycling.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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The brief court appearance focused on extending a gag order that suppresses the identities of victims and survivors of the attack who have not chosen to identify themselves publicly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Conservatives have also built a media ecosystem that dwarfs Democratic messaging.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Treat income as the leverage point The return on improving your skills, expanding your scope, building new earning streams, or stepping into higher-impact roles dwarfs the difference between a 6% or 8% market return.—
Sahil Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stanton demonstrates his battery by shorting the coils, which halts the pendulum due to the magnetic field’s braking effect.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Should any of these conditions not be met, the contract halts and notifies all relevant parties.—
Matthew Kayser,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s a long inner liner that stops a few inches short of the hem, offering calf-length coverage.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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If Chipotle stops producing them, these chairs might appreciate to become a solid investment.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If his progress stalls out, this team is in trouble.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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There is often community resistance that stalls the building of homes.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Stunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunts. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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