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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Once the gunk loosens, simply wipe the interior clean with a cloth.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The other takes place during a flight — Lindsay wiping gunk from the toilet seat and transferring it to the rim of the cup Ashley drinks from.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The microwave filter is crucial for protecting your microwave's internal parts from gunk getting stuck or the fans from overheating.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
If the baking soda and vinegar don’t do the trick, Dulude recommends removing the drain stopper, if possible, and scouring for gunk with a wire hanger.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The other takes place during a flight — Lindsay wiping gunk from the toilet seat and transferring it to the rim of the cup Ashley drinks from.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The microwave filter is crucial for protecting your microwave's internal parts from gunk getting stuck or the fans from overheating.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
If the baking soda and vinegar don’t do the trick, Dulude recommends removing the drain stopper, if possible, and scouring for gunk with a wire hanger.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Gunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunk. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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