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
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The robot’s parkour and backflip videos, milestones reached through iterative control research over the years, are not just theatrical stunts but experiments in dynamic balance, state estimation, and whole-body coordination.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The rapper recalled some of his most unforgettable viral stunts during his rise, including running up a hill with an AK-47.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
The year the ban lifted, Trier became the country’s national champion, specializing in rugged stunts using infrastructure like rails and stairs.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Each match consists of three rounds of competition, with rounds one and two featuring cheerleading skills including stunts, basket tosses, and tumbling in head-to-head, bracket-style rounds.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Leitch is hopeful that the recognition will help audience members take the world of stunts seriously and inspire the next generation of stunt coordinators to be recognized by the entertainment industry.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 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
David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
Cruise, 63, is known for performing all of his own action-movie stunts.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The robot’s parkour and backflip videos, milestones reached through iterative control research over the years, are not just theatrical stunts but experiments in dynamic balance, state estimation, and whole-body coordination.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The rapper recalled some of his most unforgettable viral stunts during his rise, including running up a hill with an AK-47.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
The year the ban lifted, Trier became the country’s national champion, specializing in rugged stunts using infrastructure like rails and stairs.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Each match consists of three rounds of competition, with rounds one and two featuring cheerleading skills including stunts, basket tosses, and tumbling in head-to-head, bracket-style rounds.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Leitch is hopeful that the recognition will help audience members take the world of stunts seriously and inspire the next generation of stunt coordinators to be recognized by the entertainment industry.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 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
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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Though Golden State didn’t go on to win the NBA Finals, Thompson’s performance was one of the greatest playoff feats of all-time, and arguably paved the way for Kevin Durant to switch sides in free agency.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Taking a documentary and translating it on the Broadway stage was always going to be an ambitious endeavor, and when creatives attempt such feats, they should be celebrated.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The order now blocks a previous ruling by a Rhode Island judge that required the payments to be paid out by Friday night, NBC News notes.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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If the customer does not recognize the purchase, the bank blocks the transaction.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When people without schizophrenia speak or prepare to speak, the brain region that plans movements suppresses signals in the auditory cortex.—
Hannah Seo,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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The experimental once-weekly drug, eloralintide, belongs to the class of drugs that mimic the pancreatic hormone amylin which slows digestion and suppresses hunger.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Much like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in their late 30s, Stafford has reached a point where his experience dwarfs that of younger defenders, making his offense a nightmare to defend.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The intensity of the war in Ukraine dwarfs those numbers.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 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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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some gardeners choose to pinch those old flowers away every day to enhance the look of their plants, while others decide to wait until the entire flower scape stops blooming to cut the scape stem down to the soil line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Stunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunts. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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