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
Kayla Grant, People.com, 17 July 2025
In theory, the answer might be the immeasurable value of learning the names of the many, many stunt performers and CGI programmers who worked on this film.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 11 July 2025
Matias Grez, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Evidence also suggests that heavy, long-term drinking can raise your likelihood of developing osteoporosis by stunting your calcium and vitamin D absorption, impairing your bones’ ability to build and repair their structure, and disrupting estrogen production.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 June 2025
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Noun
Two of his kids shared the screen with him in the 2022 film Thor: Love & Thunder and all three were impressed by Hemsworth's stunt work in Extraction 2.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 17 July 2025
In theory, the answer might be the immeasurable value of learning the names of the many, many stunt performers and CGI programmers who worked on this film.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 11 July 2025
Verb
As Ashe developed his skills, the opportunity to advance was stunted by segregation.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Evidence also suggests that heavy, long-term drinking can raise your likelihood of developing osteoporosis by stunting your calcium and vitamin D absorption, impairing your bones’ ability to build and repair their structure, and disrupting estrogen production.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunt
Noun
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Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman helped the 2025 Sox accomplish that feat yesterday.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The party managed this feat by linking economic and moral arguments, establishing a broad coalition against slavery.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Sandra Lynn Hemme filed the suit Thursday, which accuses investigators of fabricating evidence, coercing a false confession and suppressing evidence that could have proven her innocence.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Past research, Jansen notes, has found that cannabis can suppress the immune system through its active compounds: CBD, THC and other minor cannabinoids.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Shortly after Braun’s executive order, the Indiana Department of Health told local health departments to stop accepting requests to change genders on birth certificates.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Organizations need to stop managing change and start creating it.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The restoration of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, designation comes after a New York federal judge earlier this month blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to shave six months off of the protections, which are usually for 18 months.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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The bill also strengthens the federal government’s ability to combat illicit use of digital assets by allowing the Treasury to block access to stablecoins issued by foreign entities that fail to comply with U.S. law.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the cultural visibility of this incomparable art has been diminishing for years, at least in this country.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Their margins have shrunk as competition and the share of money in low-cost index funds have grown.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Net income dropped year over year as margins continued to shrink, pressured by lower average selling prices, higher raw material costs, and global trade headwinds.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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Scannell also said that his dogs as well as one of his neighbors suffered respiratory problems after one of the project's contractors — who was later fired — was caught dumping debris out of the building's windows.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Here’s how, when and where to catch these two solar system objects as their paths cross each other.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Stunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunt. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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