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adjective satellite

• extremely silly or stupid

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adjective satellite

• having a broad or rounded end

• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

verb

• make less intense

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• make less sharp

• make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

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adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

• unproductive of success

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New York Times26 Apr 2025 Across 16
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