as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
performs mental stunts, such as pronouncing words backwards as soon as you say them
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as in to halt
to hold back the normal growth of
unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree
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Recent Examples of stunt
Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The filing also states that earlier in the evening, McGregor had twice punched the Miami Heat mascot during halftime in an apparent stunt to promote a pain relief spray.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Over the last six decades, Washington’s inability to think about African states beyond questions of aid, humanitarianism, and democracy promotion has severely stunted U.S.-African relations.
—Ken Opalo, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Also, can this offensive line pick up a simple defensive line stunt?
—Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The filing also states that earlier in the evening, McGregor had twice punched the Miami Heat mascot during halftime in an apparent stunt to promote a pain relief spray.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
The 24-year-old was someone Howe was desperate to sign in 2022 and, while Tonali’s subsequent 10-month ban has stunted his integration somewhat, the midfielder is now starting to blossom.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Over the last six decades, Washington’s inability to think about African states beyond questions of aid, humanitarianism, and democracy promotion has severely stunted U.S.-African relations.
—Ken Opalo, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2024
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Nadal was more successful, achieving the feat three times — all at the French Open — in five attempts.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Sphere An architectural feat of an entirely different kind, the Sphere has transformed the Las Vegas skyline since its 2023 debut.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Associated Press reported this week that Trump has tasked New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew with drafting an executive order to halt offshore wind production nationwide.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Under the deal to halt the fighting, some hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released.—
John Yoon,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Demographers have found little, if any, evidence that EWIs harm or suppress the employment or wages of local people.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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To keep shooting, Pasha must suppress his rage and only dares to carry out small protests — such as playing the U.S. national anthem sung by Lady Gaga — but those are enough to earn him suspicion.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich surprised the Ravens with an uncharacteristically aggressive game plan to stop running back Derrick Henry in the first half last week.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Presence follows you home, long after the camera has stopped rolling.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Republicans successfully slipped in an amendment to the 2025 defense bill that blocks gender-affirming care for transgender children of the military, legislation that Biden signed into law, although many Democrats objected to the provision.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Most disorienting of all might have been the painful memories conjured by the setting for the ceremony itself, inside the Capitol where, four years and two weeks ago, a violent insurrection of Trump supporters sought to block certification of Biden’s victory.—
Susan B. Glasser,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The new aid package swiftly follows Donald Trump's inauguration as president of the United States once more, and U.S. support for Ukraine could diminish soon.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Corporate philanthropy, too, has diminished, which is a particular problem in a city where business leaders once took pride in making generous contributions to the arts.—
David Allen Jenn Ackerman,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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As their military budgets shrank over the decades, European countries relied heavily on the United States for security, trusting in the NATO pledge that an attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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In the early 20th century, Black farmers owned 16 millions acres of land; today that number has shrunk to roughly a million.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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But this week in Sydney, a city known for its beaches and vibrant food scene, crowds flocked to catch a glimpse — and a whiff — of a rare flower whose scent has been lovingly compared to that of rotting flesh.—
Max Butterworth,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trees must be wrapped in burlap to catch larvae, which are then supposed to be drowned in soapy water or stuffed in the freezer — but the real solution is to simply wait for natural controls, like E. maimaiga, to fight them off, Dwyer explained.—
Tribune News Service,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Stunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunt. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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