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
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This may seem smart, but such an approach often stunts innovation and limits breakthrough potential.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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In her pursuit to raise awareness and support for MCF, Maria has embarked on incredible physical challenges, from summiting Mount Everest and K2 to trekking to the North and South Pole, making history as the first Portuguese woman to ever achieve these feats.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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These extraordinary feats have earned her 10 Guinness World Records and helped to publicize the foundation’s cause.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Presiding over a lawsuit filed by The Indianapolis Star and other media organizations after the buffer law took effect last year, Judge James Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday that halts enforcement of the law as litigation unfolds.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2024
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The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Stunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stunts. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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