as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
acted with uncharacteristic doltishness
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Noun
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The sites hawk their wares with scientific specificity: microprinting in dots per inch, card thickness in micrometers (polycarbonate stock for that stiff, authentic feel) and various types of laminates.—
Kaja Andric,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025 -
Plyometric training increases thickness and volume of knee articular cartilage in mice Cleveland Clinic.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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The appeal was filed by San Diego land-use attorney Julie Hamilton, representing area residents, over the project’s use of density bonuses and waivers and sought to have the proposal redesigned and reduced in size.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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The research broke down the risks depending on regions of airspace by tracking the highest density of air traffic using 2023 data.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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For me that’s always been identity, men, technology, and my own stupidity.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
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Betting against Mahomes in a big game fits in nicely with all the stupidity going around.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Doltishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doltishness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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