Examples of gunk in a Sentence
The engine was all full of gunk.
I need to wipe this gunk off my hands.
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The album only passingly cares about the signature dance-pop gunk of its 2010s and ’20s peers and forebears and doesn’t (like songs by Gomez, Addison Rae, and others) spend much time exploring Lana Del Rey as a subgenre.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
If there's any remaining grease or gunk, soak the tray in vinegar.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
How to treat forehead acne Dr. Libby recommends washing with a gentle cleanser that has salicylic acid, which is able to penetrate the pores and dislodge some of the gunk that could be causing the breakout in the first place.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2025
Clean out the garbage disposal: If your sink has a disposal, remove any visible gunk or debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
If there's any remaining grease or gunk, soak the tray in vinegar.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
How to treat forehead acne Dr. Libby recommends washing with a gentle cleanser that has salicylic acid, which is able to penetrate the pores and dislodge some of the gunk that could be causing the breakout in the first place.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2025
Clean out the garbage disposal: If your sink has a disposal, remove any visible gunk or debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gunk
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“Gunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunk. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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