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as in bizarre
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
absurd claims of having been abducted by UFO's
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as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
an absurd rule that bicycles are not allowed in the park
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as in ridiculous
so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter
it's absurd to expect to make a killing in the stock market overnight
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The last two years have been something of a romp through the dark and absurd corners of 19th-century American history for the actress.
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Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Contractors had removed what Foster thought was an absurd amount of wiring running inside, and between, the property’s several buildings, which include a boathouse.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
In an absurd mix of bad and good luck, ISIS soon took their neighborhood — as well as the detention center where Ahmad was being held, freeing him and returning him to Areej.
—Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
American and Chinese users alike appear to be reveling in brief moments of absurd cultural exchange.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Contractors had removed what Foster thought was an absurd amount of wiring running inside, and between, the property’s several buildings, which include a boathouse.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
In an absurd mix of bad and good luck, ISIS soon took their neighborhood — as well as the detention center where Ahmad was being held, freeing him and returning him to Areej.
—Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
American and Chinese users alike appear to be reveling in brief moments of absurd cultural exchange.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absurd
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Does that explain his bizarre excursion to allow Arnaut Danjuma to score?—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Archaeologists have uncovered a series of bizarre ancient burials in France.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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This Sabrina is silly and effusive and a tad bit privileged.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2025
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Looking silly is a small price to pay for a memorable first impression.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Saquon Barkley put up more ridiculous numbers in the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Championship victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, leading to jabs at the New York Giants.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Because 7½ minutes of real time to play 20 seconds of basketball is beyond ridiculous.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the labor market and the economy remain strong and solid on their own, but could be undone by foolish economic policies that our politicians might implement.—
Harry Holzer,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The grade partly reflects the inevitable hot streak that would make a lower grade look foolish.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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There are no more stupid questions and an open, supportive, and curious culture evolves.—
Darpan Munjal,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The cliché that Americans are stupid and lazy is as pernicious as the cliché that teenagers are, well, stupid and lazy.—
John Hodgman,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Something drastic has to be done with this pathetic group of men masquerading as basketball players.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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On Vanderpump Rules, this man was smug, pathetic, punchable.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
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Spanx’s signature fabric smooths in all the right ways for an unreal workout experience.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Here’s how unreal the DFLers’ world is from yours and mine.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2025
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Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2023
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Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.—
Calie Schepp,
EW.com,
6 Feb. 2023
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“Absurd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absurd. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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