absurd
Example Sentences
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They say there are fewer than 10 “leading” Islamist militants in the world, and the idea of killing hundreds is absurd.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
The U.S. sports ticket market has long been arrogant and absurd.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
He says leaving out 2.7 million voters is such an "absurd proposition".
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Fruit is an absurd but also simple way to reflect the formulaic, sensationalist and stereotypical world of dating reality TV, Lupinacci said.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
It was absurd to notice anything said by an idiot.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing absurd
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