as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the brunt of the responsibility fell on her shoulders
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Recent Examples of brunt
Target has also been the subject of backlash over its actions on a number of social justice issues, and the brunt of that has fallen on Cornell.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
But my own family has felt the brunt of the exclusion after my father’s parents – both of whom were Parsi – divorced and each remarried outside.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
As a result, mothers typically bear the brunt of the caregiving burden in the earliest weeks and months, whereas fathers may take on more responsibility later, around the time many mothers go back to work.
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Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
21 June 2026
Communities all over the state are feeling the brunt.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brunt
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
But my own family has felt the brunt of the exclusion after my father’s parents – both of whom were Parsi – divorced and each remarried outside.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
As a result, mothers typically bear the brunt of the caregiving burden in the earliest weeks and months, whereas fathers may take on more responsibility later, around the time many mothers go back to work.
—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
21 June 2026
Communities all over the state are feeling the brunt.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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When a squirrel climbs atop its roof or perches, the feeder registers its heavier weight and automatically closes its four ports.
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Mourners beat their chests rhythmically in the intense summer heat, the wails of women cutting through the noise as the body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was unveiled beneath a glass case at the Grand Mosalla.
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But Vozinha dived, fully extended his body, and knocked the ball away.
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The organization acquires medical debt in bulk from hospitals, physician groups, collection agencies and other groups for a fraction of the cost.
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The Furart Slim Wallet has built-in RFID-blocking technology, holds six cards, plus cash and an ID, and is thin enough to fit in pants pockets without any bulk.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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Miami-Dade and Palm Beach together account for the overwhelming majority of Florida’s survivor population.
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If a simple majority of the workers vote to unionize, the union is then certified.
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The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
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The type of exhilarating guard who can shoulder the burden of pulling Sacramento back into relevance.
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Thurmond was first elected as state schools chief in 2019 after serving four years in the Assembly as an East Bay-area Democrat, and won reelection in 2022.
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Centuries-old family recipes sit beside boundary-pushing contemporary restaurants, but chief among them all is the city's deep respect for local ingredients and tradition.
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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