as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
crawled into their bunks and went to sleep immediately
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as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
the idea that the Great Wall of China is visible from the moon is pure bunk
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
he waited until everyone was looking the other way, then did a bunk from the room
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
bunked the guest in the spare room
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Recent Examples of bunk
William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The property has two bunk houses and an apartment for more living space or rental income.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The former heavyweight champ, 58, has been bunking in the Vegas suburb of Henderson, Nevada, for almost a decade.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Since then, voters realized Ishiba’s reputation as a scandal-free politician is bunk.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The property has two bunk houses and an apartment for more living space or rental income.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Dolphins were forced to bunk out at a downtown Oakland hotel, in a fishbowl environment.
—Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The former heavyweight champ, 58, has been bunking in the Vegas suburb of Henderson, Nevada, for almost a decade.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunk
Verb
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The plant will be able to house up to 28 production lines.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Set in Medieval England in the year 1348, the story alights on Lansley Abbey, a remote stone monastery in Yorkshire, which houses ten monks bound by a life of strict routine and devotion.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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The survey reveals that a large percentage of Gen Z are moving back home with parents or rooming with friends just to manage basic expenses.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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Imagine going on the road and not being able to stay in the same place as your co-workers, but being forced to room with someone across town.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These stylish privacy plants for decks accommodate all gardening styles, working equally well in containers and garden beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The winery accommodates small groups only and does not permit large vehicles such as limos or party buses.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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We were camped on Danaher Creek, at the head of the south fork of the Flathead.—
Howard Copenhaver,
Outdoor Life,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The bullet shot straight through her neck and lodged itself in the wall of the RTD station, said Amelia Sapp, an attorney with the Denver District Attorney’s Office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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That's when the bullet was found lodged in Gary's rib, and what had started as a possible accidental death — became a murder investigation.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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The survey found people are 'sheltering' in their current jobs despite concerns.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The walls and roof on the metal shed are waterproof and rust-resistant, while the roof is sloped to keep rain and snow from settling on top.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The Vegas forward roofed a one-timer from the front of the Minnesota Wild net to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 5 of the first-round series on Tuesday night.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Bunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunk. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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