Synonyms of dunk

dunk

verb

ˈdəŋk 

as in to dip

to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid

dunking a doughnut in one's morning coffee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dip
• duck
• immerse
• drown
• soak
• submerge
• douse
• wet
• steep
• submerse
• bathe
• souse
• moisten
• sop
• flood
• plunge
• thrust
• drench
• dive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dunk

Seattle is led by Dominique Malonga, a 6-foot-6 second-year center, who routinely dunks in pregame warmups and has made a 3-pointer in nine of the 14 games she’s played in this season. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 5 July 2026

The feels-like temperature was 103 degrees ahead of the match, prompting many men to go shirtless outside the gates and a few to dunk their heads in a reflecting pool by the main entrance. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Maybe dunking your head in a cotton candy machine, but it's been done. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Phrases Containing dunk

• slam dunk