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
Those with the fewest resources to adapt, who did the least to cause the climate crisis, will bear the brunt.
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Lake Michigan bore the full brunt of the southwest gales, causing extensive damage and leaving many vessels grounded.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
For retailers, these tariffs would likely translate into significant price hikes across a wide range of everyday goods, and consumers would ultimately bear the brunt.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Cincinnati will rely on veteran tight end Mike Gesicki to take on the brunt for the year.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Lake Michigan bore the full brunt of the southwest gales, causing extensive damage and leaving many vessels grounded.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
For retailers, these tariffs would likely translate into significant price hikes across a wide range of everyday goods, and consumers would ultimately bear the brunt.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Cincinnati will rely on veteran tight end Mike Gesicki to take on the brunt for the year.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
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Often multiple pounds in weight, the insect-like deep-sea animals are fished from far away islands before being distributed to markets and restaurants around the country in Southeast Asia.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Which Is Better for Weight Loss? Both oat and almond milk may be beneficial for weight loss.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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The sample will then be compared against DNA from relatives of the person whom the doctors suspect the body to be, Ukpo said.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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When the wolf sprang, Ron was standing in a depression so that only his upper body was visible to the wolf.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Suitable fiber-optic cabling can also be bought in bulk on Amazon, without the necessary spool to load it on a drone.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Chefs share recipes that can be prepared in bulk on Sunday then easily modified as the week goes on. Jan. 9, 2025, 3:26 p.m.Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Summary Squats are a multi-joint exercise with many potential benefits, such as stronger leg and core muscles, improved flexibility, and increased calorie burning, which can aid with weight loss.Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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But while several Supreme Court justices acknowledged that the law raises free-speech issues, a majority of them — through their questions and comments during the hearing — indicated that the government’s national security concerns were the prevailing matter at hand.Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Flowers Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, CA Created with a majority of Pinot Noir grapes grown at high altitude (1,400 to 1,800 feet above the Pacific Ocean), Flowers rosé showcases subtle floral notes of wild roses and clean slate on the nose that evoke this terroir.Jillian Dara, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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For instance, an employee struggling with the financial burden of childcare costs can utilize LSA funds to cover these expenses.Alex Shubat, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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On January 14, two bills advanced in the Labor Committee that might well be the spark that ignites widespread labor unrest, even as the push imposes heavier burdens on our state’s consumers and taxpayers.Frank Ricci, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
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Prada chief Patrizio Bertelli bought the two labels in the 1990s shopping spree with the goal to create a luxury pole.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Last week, Zuckerberg shuffled his senior leadership ranks to replace Nick Clegg, a centrist former British deputy prime minister, with Kaplan as the company's global policy chief.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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