absurd
Example Sentences
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Florsheim, who was ticketed for walking on dry sand—just barely—argues it is absurd to say he could wade past but not put a foot higher up the shore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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
It is a statement of fact that a growing and, frankly absurd share of that wealth is owned by a tiny group of people.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Francis—puff-eyed, his stiff red hair full of absurd cowlicks—was still in his bathrobe.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing absurd
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