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 brunt of damage there Wednesday came from a downpour of hail and powerful winds.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
In a country that bore the brunt of Iranian attacks as Tehran retaliated against Israel and the United States, authorities say the nation also faced barrages of a more insidious nature.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Chairman Pablo Isla and CEO Philipp Navratil bore the brunt of shareholders’ frustration at Nestlé’s annual general meeting in Lausanne on Thursday.
—Fabienne Kinzelmann, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
Democrats were unhappy, worried that residents in deep blue jurisdictions might revolt if they were forced to bear the full brunt of the heavy state and local tax burden.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
In a country that bore the brunt of Iranian attacks as Tehran retaliated against Israel and the United States, authorities say the nation also faced barrages of a more insidious nature.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Chairman Pablo Isla and CEO Philipp Navratil bore the brunt of shareholders’ frustration at Nestlé’s annual general meeting in Lausanne on Thursday.
—Fabienne Kinzelmann, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
Democrats were unhappy, worried that residents in deep blue jurisdictions might revolt if they were forced to bear the full brunt of the heavy state and local tax burden.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
Noun
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While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a workout area that’s partially open to the elements with weights, a trampoline, rowing machine and stretch bands, but a treadmill and other cardio equipment would be a good addition for runners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Two former players were deemed permanently ineligible to participate in NCAA play after the governing body found them in violation of potential game manipulation for sports betting.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Amazon sellers based in China can now store their goods in bulk closer to the product’s origin to cut down on warehousing costs and better optimize inventory replenishment based on consumer demand.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But in buying your data in bulk on the commercial market, the government is circumventing the Constitution, Supreme Court decisions and federal laws designed to protect your privacy from unwarranted government overreach.—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
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The core dispute is the skyrocketing cost of healthcare premiums.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Objects that formed between the soot and frost lines will be less dense, will have the capacity to possess some volatiles, and can have a wide variety of masses, but should always have rock-and-metal cores.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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The agency added city funding is expected to make up the majority of its staffing budget going forward, making its future structure heavily dependent on decisions by the City of Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The majority of the 200+ cast and crew hails from Costa Rica, with several contributors coming from other parts of Latin America.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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An alternative would be a one-time tax increase, placing a significant financial burden on Chicagoans in a single year — clearly an unacceptable approach.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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What changed was not her income, but her energy burden.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Raice currently servs as deputy bureau chief for the Middle East and North Africa for the Journal and is based in Israel.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The royal couple will meet with the former Vogue editor-in-chief and businesswoman in New York City at a reception celebrating the work of his charity, The King’s Trust.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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