1
as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a documentary that had such clinkers as a reference to Iran as an Arab nation
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as in disaster
something that has failed
all of the toy company's new offerings for the Christmas season proved to be clinkers
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Recent Examples of clinker
Fact to know: A low-walled terrace added across the front of the home used original clinker brick to integrate new and existing materials.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
Being able to swap a fraction of the carbon-intensive clinker for a cheaper waste product has been a boon both environmentally and economically.
—Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Portland cement — the most common type, developed in the early 19th century — is made predominantly of a substance called clinker.
—Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
The theater, Gold's Gym and a few shops are housed in a building that was once a shed for clinker, a key cement ingredient, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
Being able to swap a fraction of the carbon-intensive clinker for a cheaper waste product has been a boon both environmentally and economically.
—Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Portland cement — the most common type, developed in the early 19th century — is made predominantly of a substance called clinker.
—Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
The theater, Gold's Gym and a few shops are housed in a building that was once a shed for clinker, a key cement ingredient, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinker
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What’s the most common mistake people make when trying to recreate the Honey Deuce at home?—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Austin Jackson told reporters last month that the players were behind the decision to run laps after committing penalties or mental mistakes in practice.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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During times of year when there are fewer weather disasters, the agency receives fewer calls and can choose to spend less money staffing call centers.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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When a data disaster occurs, many IT professionals and system administrators focus on selecting powerful data recovery software or hiring professional services.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One 2025 study indicated that facial recognition tools had higher error rates for adults with Down syndrome.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ignoring this reality was a critical error by regional and global policymakers alike.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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After making a tremendous mistake that triggers the French and Indian War, an ambitious 22-year-old Washington must face his failures and find the courage to become the leader that will forge a nation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Therefore, having a strong growth mindset, self-discipline, and the ability to reframe failures as a learning curve can be the key factor for succeeding in business.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Over the past decade, the legendary team was known for tragic blunders regarding decision making and communication.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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In total, Bonilla will walk away with a $29.8 million payday because of Wilpon’s blunder.—
Allen Kim,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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The devastation of the two bombs coupled with the threat of a full-scale Allied invasion set Japan on the path to surrender.—
Jason Rossi,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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Trump also highlighted the stories of valor of other Purple Heart recipients, including Army Spc. Kevin Jensen whose Humvee was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in 2008.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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While in Roskilde, the cathedral’s towering brick spires rise solemn and majestic—sheltering centuries of royal slumber.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The black-and-white spiraled lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Compared to the haze of Lollapalooza Day 1, the washout redux of NASCAR weekend and the action-alert heat that’s suffocated the city since June, Saturday afternoon in Grant Park was Chicago finally showing its best.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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This year could be a washout for the stock market due to lofty tariffs, but 2026 could mark a return to new highs, according to the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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“Clinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinker. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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