absurd
Example Sentences
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Well, today the ratio is about 67-to-1, so what seemed absurd then has gotten dramatically worse.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
This might have been a good argument in 2005 but is absurd in a world of fast-shrinking cable subscriptions and the rise of streaming, which has transformed both consumer behavior and the bargaining environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Of course it’s absurd to imagine breathable air as something you can put a price tag on.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
It feels almost absurd to ask about a player who has spent more than two decades redefining footballing excellence.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Nevertheless, Gogolev was hopelessly in love with Julia, while Julia found him absurd and offered only scorn and mockery in return.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing absurd
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