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 Sunshine State, long a welcoming winter escape for Canadian sun worshippers like Robert, who hails from Saint-Jean in Quebec, is feeling the brunt.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Some sectors have borne the brunt more than others.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The last four months have seen an exponential rise in law enforcement operations against the cartels, with the Sinaloa cartel — currently in a state of civil war — taking the brunt.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
When tariffs are imposed, whether in response to trade imbalances or broader geopolitical issues, craft distillers bear the brunt.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brunt
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Some sectors have borne the brunt more than others.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The last four months have seen an exponential rise in law enforcement operations against the cartels, with the Sinaloa cartel — currently in a state of civil war — taking the brunt.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
When tariffs are imposed, whether in response to trade imbalances or broader geopolitical issues, craft distillers bear the brunt.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brunt
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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For years, body weight and health have been linked together.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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On July 7, Segura’s body was found in the river in what officers said was an accidental drowning.—
Paloma Chavez
July 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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The body always tells the truth, and your body on that lie detector test spoke loud and clear.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Crayola markers are on sale during Prime Day 2025, like this single 40-count pack for just $15, or buy in bulk as a classroom gift with a 12-pack for only a few bucks more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Gavi, at its most basic level, is Costco for immunizations, wielding its massive purchasing power to buy vaccines in bulk for cheap.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The spin-off allowed the parent company to focus on its core business and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases .—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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At its core are federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) like Baltimore Medical System, which provide primary care and wraparound support regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.—
Jacob Murphy,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Much of that gold moves through JFK International Airport, either bound for or coming from Switzerland, where a majority of the world’s gold is processed.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But even after the court's conservative majority limited the use of far-reaching injunctions that block enforcement of a policy across the country, the justices may continue to face a steady drumbeat of emergency appeals seeking their intervention.—
Melissa Quinn
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The burden of trying to fit into India, of forever apologizing for its shortcomings, apologizing for my own Westernization, was suddenly lifted from me.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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In fact, there is something pleasurable in setting down the burdens of the past.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The rare vote came a day after Nicks lodged allegations against Baker in a public post on the association's Facebook page that accused the chief of contributing to the death toll in the Kerr County floods by issuing a temporary pause on all mutual aid requests a month ago.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
9 July 2025
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In a crucial leadership change last September, Starbucks appointed Molly Liu, former chief of Starbucks China's digital division, to head its business in the country.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunt. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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