as in feat
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 to halt
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 stunt
Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
The Oscars’ first-ever stunt trophy comes after years of campaigning from stunt workers and critics, including on this very website.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Many of these abrupt terminations will do more harm than good, stunting opportunities in Alaska and leaving holes in our communities.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Leitch, a former stunt performer and coordinator himself, co-founded 87 North Productions with Kelly McCormick and has long championed the visibility of stunt professionals.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
The Oscars’ first-ever stunt trophy comes after years of campaigning from stunt workers and critics, including on this very website.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
His masculinity, though less volatile, is as stunted as Stanley’s.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Many of these abrupt terminations will do more harm than good, stunting opportunities in Alaska and leaving holes in our communities.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunt
Noun
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In 2023, his second full season in the major leagues, Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider accomplished an increasingly rare feat.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lenses that open up to apertures wider than f/1.4 are rare, and making one that's optically sound, well-constructed, and fast-focusing is a feat.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Besides Boise, the airline’s operations in some other locations, including in Montana and Utah, will be halted to divert resources to its new base in Phoenix, the Press Democrat reported.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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The players argue the defendants have suppressed players’ earnings and other professional opportunities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Incretin drugs mimic certain gut hormones to suppress a person’s appetite and regulate blood sugar.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The confrontation stopped and restarted as the man appeared to try to get the knife away from Perez over the fence.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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When the American money stopped flowing, the local soup kitchen closed and Ms. Musa went out searching for food.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If a hacker tries to intercept the data, the system detects it immediately and blocks unauthorized access.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, saucer feeders allow the hummingbird to use its long tongue, as long as bees don’t enter and block the ports.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The previous six champions were all diminished the following season by either injuries or significant roster changes.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lacy turned himself in to police on Jan. 12, but his NFL Draft prospects were significantly diminished by the wreck.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These sprays shrink the blood vessels in your nasal passages.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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And this isn’t just a method to shrink your waistline: The pros at Buchinger say that fasting is able to improve your quality of life both now and in the future, acting as a safeguard against aging.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Doses are given at: 2 months 4 months 6 months 15–18 months 4–6 years Can adults get whooping cough? Adults can catch whooping cough, though symptoms tend to be milder than in children.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that the mayor of Heath, Ohio — where work was paused — caught the city officials by surprise.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Stunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunt. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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