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absurd

[uhb-surd, -zurd] / əbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd /


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On Saturday, a Lufthansa spokesman had called the demands from the pilots' union for higher pay and pensions "absurd and unfeasible".

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He says leaving out 2.7 million voters is such an "absurd proposition".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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

Meursault finds man’s existence absurd, his efforts meaningless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“This will probably sound absurd because you’re genuinely kind and strong and good, but if my life isn’t about keeping other people happy—keeping my dad happy most of all—what do I have, Jupiter?”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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