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
And the average Indian consumer will likely bear the brunt at a time when there's a growing body of research saying most Indians have little money for discretionary spending.
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 31 July 2025
Long and narrow, at only around 1,000 feet wide, Fire Island runs parallel to the southern coast of Long Island and helps buffer inland areas from the full brunt of the sea.
—Ramin Skibba, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Their presence insulated India from the full brunt of Trump’s mercurial tendencies.
—Milan Vaishnav, Foreign Affairs, 16 July 2025
However, consumers worry that the cost of items could go up even more once the full brunt of President Trump's tariffs take effect.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 16 July 2025
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 31 July 2025
Long and narrow, at only around 1,000 feet wide, Fire Island runs parallel to the southern coast of Long Island and helps buffer inland areas from the full brunt of the sea.
—Ramin Skibba, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Their presence insulated India from the full brunt of Trump’s mercurial tendencies.
—Milan Vaishnav, Foreign Affairs, 16 July 2025
However, consumers worry that the cost of items could go up even more once the full brunt of President Trump's tariffs take effect.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
Noun
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To maintain comparability, the weights assigned to these criteria have been held constant.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Harvest Grapeseed Ritual begins with a dry brush and exfoliating scrub, followed by a rich body butter and a glass of Elusa Cabernet Sauvignon.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The report was researched and written by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which was formed by the Human Right Council in 2021, as an independent investigative body.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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They are manufactured in bulk, stocked like traditional drugs, and ready for immediate use.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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May Trigger Dehydration and Electrolyte Imbalances Juice cleanses don't offer any nutritional bulk (like fiber) that helps keep you full.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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Since World War I, the American right has held together as a political movement by prioritizing a conservative vision of white Christian values and private enterprise, while shielding those immutable core principles with expendable public‑facing ideals.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Las Vegas bookmakers see Philadelphia as a favorite to defeat the Chiefs on Sunday, and the vast majority of NFL media members also like the Eagles’ chances to win at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, the majority of those weighing in have argued that her profile should be kept, writing that there is significant public interest in her now due to current headlines.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The fastest-growing demographic worldwide is people over 100, but longevity without health is merely a burden.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The men and women who bear the daily burden of this war—the fighters, frontline defenders, and those suffering under occupation—are the true guardians of Ukraine's democratic future.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images OpenAI has hired Mike Liberatore, former finance chief at Elon Musk's xAI, to be the artificial intelligence startup's business finance officer, responsible for overseeing its massive infrastructure spending.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The former chief of the Israeli military said more than 1 in 10 Palestinians in the enclave have been killed or injured since the war began nearly two years ago.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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