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
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The competition lasts 56 hours and requires creative thinking and the ability to execute stunts flawlessly under pressure.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
In contrast, the G1’s car-pulling display seems visually impressive, but raises questions about how far such stunts translate into meaningful, real-world robotic performance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Others, like Ava Louise, do it through viral media stunts, like flashing the New York-Dublin Portal or licking a toilet seat in the beginning of the Covid pandemic.
—Taylor Lorenz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The Pats' pass defense only lagged from inconsistent pass rush, which involved stunts and looping pressures opposite left tackle Cam Robinson, one of the worst starters at his position in the league.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Applying early stunts your benefit for life.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The Guardians of the Galaxy star says performing stunts wasn’t the most challenging aspect of his time with the LAPD.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Trout testified that players would pay Kay for bizarre stunts, leaving Trout to raise an eyebrow.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
Those affected worked in sound, camera operating, stunts, rigging, transportation, the production office, extras casting, hair, photography and stunts.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The competition lasts 56 hours and requires creative thinking and the ability to execute stunts flawlessly under pressure.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
In contrast, the G1’s car-pulling display seems visually impressive, but raises questions about how far such stunts translate into meaningful, real-world robotic performance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Others, like Ava Louise, do it through viral media stunts, like flashing the New York-Dublin Portal or licking a toilet seat in the beginning of the Covid pandemic.
—Taylor Lorenz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The Pats' pass defense only lagged from inconsistent pass rush, which involved stunts and looping pressures opposite left tackle Cam Robinson, one of the worst starters at his position in the league.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Applying early stunts your benefit for life.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The Guardians of the Galaxy star says performing stunts wasn’t the most challenging aspect of his time with the LAPD.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Trout testified that players would pay Kay for bizarre stunts, leaving Trout to raise an eyebrow.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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In addition to his offensive feats, Ohtani had been working to get back to the mound, taking the 2024 campaign off from pitching due to recovery from what was called a Tommy John revision towards the end of 2023.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The early rounds of the postseason were enlivened by extraordinary feats from the game’s two biggest stars, but that was just baseball clearing its throat for the World Series, which earned its title—in English, Spanish, and Japanese; in the United States and Canada—as a genuine Fall Classic.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The October court order rejects the Department of Education’s motion to dismiss the case and blocks the administration from implementing the discontinuation against nearly 50 grantees across the country while the lawsuit continues.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because the Moon blocks the transmissions from Yutu-2 to Earth, the Chinese rover used a relay satellite to communicate with its base back home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Higher rates reduce investment, spending, and economic activity, which naturally suppresses hiring.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The reason for this striking look is the inhibitor gene which suppresses pigment deposition at the base of the hair shaft, giving the cat the shimmering effect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The intensity of the war in Ukraine dwarfs those numbers.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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This majestic fuselage dwarfs the actors, who shelter inside it like mice in a storm drain.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This designation halts outpatient and elective procedures and ensures more beds are open for emergencies.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Park websites and social media accounts also go dark, fire management plans are paused, and wildlife tracking halts midseason.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, this has always been a very personal conflict between Yennefer and Vilgefortz, which is why Vilgefortz finally stops letting his minions do all the fighting and jumps through the portal himself.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Your insides become weightless, like when a fast elevator suddenly stops, or a plane drops from turbulence.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is often community resistance that stalls the building of homes.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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But, then again, the market is a forward-looking machine with a motor that never stalls out.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 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,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the risk of over-generalizing, as the protein content of a drink rises, its deliciousness diminishes.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Stunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunts. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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