absurd
Example Sentences
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The idea would have seemed absurd at nearly any point during Buffett’s tenure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Pope Leo - the first American Pope - has repeatedly condemned the war in Iran, saying it has led to "absurd and inhuman violence".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The head of Memorial's legal department, Natalia Sekretaryeva, told AFP the Supreme Court's ruling was "absurd" but expected.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
We talk on the phone most days about the kids, life and whatever absurd situation the world has thrown at us.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
At the moment, however, Penelope’s only wish was to wrestle herself out of that absurd outfit and into her own plain flannel nightdress before nodding off.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing absurd
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