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absurd

[uhb-surd, -zurd] / əbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd /


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It’s unclear, but her absurd recommendations tickle Kelly.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Some absurd stories about dogs in the workplace: They’re cute.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

Theo Walcott: Maresca replacing Pep is obviously a gigantic question mark, but City's squad is still absurd.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

That strength makes accounting numerology all the more absurd.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

At first glance, to say “You can’t go home again” seems absurd, for most of us go home every day, assuming we have left our houses in the first place.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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