as in feats
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 blocks
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 stunts
David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
This may seem smart, but such an approach often stunts innovation and limits breakthrough potential.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Many leaders struggle to separate their emotions from their decisions, which is dangerous and stunts their growth.
—David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
This may seem smart, but such an approach often stunts innovation and limits breakthrough potential.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stunts
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The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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If feats of extreme Gen Z athleticism seem at odds with the 150-year-old boat builder’s elegant, understated image, Chris-Craft’s leaders hope its latest lineup will change that perception.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Although Putin will inevitably claim victory when the fighting stops, the rest of the world should not come away with the impression that Russia has paid no cost for its aggression.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the loan balance and any interest are due when the borrower sells, passes away or stops using the property as their primary residence.Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Expecting a spouse, children, or a community to handle this long-term is unrealistic, especially as families become more dispersed and community support diminishes.Patti Brennan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Flicks' tactics are some of the most entertaining and exciting ones to watch as a neutral, but once it they get found out, the reward part diminishes to the point of not being worth the risk playing such a dangerous high line and offside trap system.Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Stunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunts. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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