absurd
Example Sentences
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But Ms. Dimmock, by doling out Parker’s pathological lies and absurd deceptions in modest doses, accomplishes two strategic things—momentum and controlled toxicity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
"For a council that describes itself as a smarter, greener, fairer borough, it's just absurd that we've got something that generates so much CO2," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The reporter’s ban was an absurd overreaction by a team that is apparently being run by a kid.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
One is the sheer complexity of the federal budget and its absurd lack of transparency; this is catnip for conspiracy theorists.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
We were having an absurd and inappropriate argument because in the wake of death every single thing on earth feels absurd and inappropriate.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing absurd
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