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absurd

[uhb-surd, -zurd] / əbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd /


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On paper, Verhoeven challenging Usyk - a pound-for-pound great and one of the most complete fighters of his era - for the WBC title is absurd.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

There’s also something called Man Cereal, which deserves no further explanation because it really is that absurd.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Numerous journalists, led by the Journal’s Allysia Finley, quote leading oncologists decrying the absurd and dysfunctional process that led to the FDA’s decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Micron shares have been on an absurd hot streak, galloping 53% higher in April and advancing another 24% so far in May.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

He hated any interaction with the police, but now he was inviting them into his life in a way that seemed absurd.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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