as in blunt
lacking sharpness of edge or point
the blunted saw was worthless for fine woodworking
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as in reduced
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
the mushy music blunted the effect of the movie's final tragic scene
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Recent Examples of blunted
Meg Tirrell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
The opening acoustic guitar plucks have plenty of low and low-mid resonance, though the string texture is blunted somewhat by weak treble.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The brigade led the Russian attack on the western edge of the Ukrainian salient last week, initially advancing several miles—and capturing those unfortunate drone operators—before Ukrainian counterattacks blunted its momentum.
—David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The downside of a tax that successfully targets wealthy individuals is its effect on behavior may be blunted—wealthier people are less sensitive to cost increases.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Rodgers’ late interception blunted a final drive, but the pick occurred after Mike Williams slipped.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
If the cultural advantages of liberalism have given it a more pointed politics in places where politics lacks worldly consequences, its real-world politics can seem curiously blunted.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
But the joy would soon be blunted.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Iran missile attack Iran launched its largest-ever attack on Israel Tuesday, firing 200 ballistic missiles in an unprecedented barrage that appears to have been mostly blunted by Israeli defenses with the help of the US and its allies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
On a third day, exercising afterwards blunted my Lingo Count by a few points.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
The opening acoustic guitar plucks have plenty of low and low-mid resonance, though the string texture is blunted somewhat by weak treble.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The brigade led the Russian attack on the western edge of the Ukrainian salient last week, initially advancing several miles—and capturing those unfortunate drone operators—before Ukrainian counterattacks blunted its momentum.
—David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The downside of a tax that successfully targets wealthy individuals is its effect on behavior may be blunted—wealthier people are less sensitive to cost increases.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Rodgers’ late interception blunted a final drive, but the pick occurred after Mike Williams slipped.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
If the cultural advantages of liberalism have given it a more pointed politics in places where politics lacks worldly consequences, its real-world politics can seem curiously blunted.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
But the joy would soon be blunted.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Iran missile attack Iran launched its largest-ever attack on Israel Tuesday, firing 200 ballistic missiles in an unprecedented barrage that appears to have been mostly blunted by Israeli defenses with the help of the US and its allies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blunted
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He had been clubbed in the head and the face with a blunt object.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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The speech veered away from the blunt partisan politics that had dominated Mr. Obama’s most recent public appearances.Julie Bosman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, Jordan’s decision to wind down operations before the sale reduced the final price.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As families grow from two married adults to larger households with multiple children, others have reduced their circle of giving.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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This widespread reduction in headcount is further exacerbated by the growing risk of conventional tech roles becoming outdated or diminished due to the advancement of AI.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately that risk seems to have just diminished—this has huge implications for the future of secure messaging.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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With Assad gone and Iran weakened, new commercial routes, reconstruction opportunities, and trade corridors beckon.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His party holds a commanding majority in El Salvador's and with his opponents politically weakened, there's little standing in the way of his mining agenda.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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With considerable help from Russia and Iran, Assad clung to power and held the major cities in a war where the fighting had largely subsided in recent years.Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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Despite the rising profits, financial reports show the company spending more on medical care as the pandemic subsided.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Blot the spot with a white cloth dampened with a small amount of rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining residue.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Launder fabric items as usual; for walls, wipe with a clean cloth dampened with warm water.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Blunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blunted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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