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absurd

[uhb-surd, -zurd] / əbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd /


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Like most of today’s national news, watching the Herndon Climb unfold is equal parts meaningful and absurd.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Ms. Guillermoprieto witnessed Castro’s absurd effort to reverse the decline in sugar output with the order of a “10-million ton” harvest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

That Bethell got his second wicket via Nathan Smith top-edging a full toss was almost absurd.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

If people are saying, “Oh, it’s just a gimmick, you shouldn’t do it,” I’d say that’s an absurd argument at its core.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

It felt absurd the moment she asked it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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