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
The victims bearing the brunt are hungry children in conflict zones like Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
This emerging global trade war has raised concerns that consumers will bear the brunt, potentially leading to higher prices on everyday goods.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
In places like Altadena, the brunt was endured by low-income households, many inhabited by renters rather than owners—not the sort of folk who could pay for ample insurance coverage, let alone for private detectives.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
When fathers opt out, mothers often bear the brunt, reinforcing traditional roles.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
This emerging global trade war has raised concerns that consumers will bear the brunt, potentially leading to higher prices on everyday goods.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
In places like Altadena, the brunt was endured by low-income households, many inhabited by renters rather than owners—not the sort of folk who could pay for ample insurance coverage, let alone for private detectives.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
When fathers opt out, mothers often bear the brunt, reinforcing traditional roles.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
Noun
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Durston relies on a combination of ultralight high-tenacity 15D sil-polyester fabric, narrow seams and narrow seam tape to shave weight without sacrificing overall space or performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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Healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a balanced diet, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight, may help reduce risk.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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How Khris Davis transformed his body to play George Foreman Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The young actor has a disconcerting awareness of the roiling potential of his changing body.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Lopez recommends choosing wholesome picks like brown rice, barley, whole wheat pasta and oats in bulk to save money and use in multiple meals. Fruits and vegetables.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Democrats and progressives are uneasy about the concentration of investment power in the hands of a few fund management firms that vacuum the vast bulk of investment dollars into their index funds, notably BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Hold this position for five deep breaths, maintaining core and glute engagement.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Set Clear Values, Messaging And Tone At The Start Maintaining a brand’s core identity requires setting clear values, messaging and tone from the outset.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The weight distribution is key here, with a well-padded and well-placed hip belt that sits right at your iliac crest and helps keep the majority of the load off your shoulders.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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While ingestibles made up the majority of the top 10 brands, Oura, now valued at more than $5 billion and known for its health tracking ring, also made the list.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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The pressure to constantly evolve while maintaining a strong identity can feel like an emotional and professional burden.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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Should the tariffs persist, though, consumers will bear much of the burden.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this year, Southwest announced the retirement of its longtime finance chief, Tammy Romo, who was replaced by Breeze executive Tom Doxey, and its chief administrative officer, Linda Rutherford.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Jose Torres, the executive officer of the Hialeah Police chief, said all Hialeah police officers would train to participate in immigration law enforcement.—
Verónica Egui Brito and,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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