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
Being able to swap a fraction of the carbon-intensive clinker for a cheaper waste product has been a boon both environmentally and economically.
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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
In other words, a mixture of mainly turkeys and a couple of blockbusters that hopefully will pay for all the clinkers and then some.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
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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
In other words, a mixture of mainly turkeys and a couple of blockbusters that hopefully will pay for all the clinkers and then some.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinker
Noun
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Skull emoji: This emoji is often used to mock someone's mistake or appearance.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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But when mistakes are punished or hidden, innovation stops in its tracks.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The need for such programs often reflect the reality that most people displaced by war or disaster typically stay within their country’s region, with only a minority travelling further afield.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Phone systems are often down or busy after a disaster.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Pilot error caused the crash, according to a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Without a robust knowledge foundation, these early wins can mask serious risks—from compliance breaches to costly decision errors.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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And in fact, failure in the relays has been an ongoing sore subject for Team USA.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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But all of that absolves Luzardo from a basic failure.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Its acquisitions in consumer banking were at worst blunders and at best decent deals struck in pursuit of a doomed strategy.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Consider how McDonald's had to end an experiment with AI drive-thru ordering due to blunders that led to customer frustration and viral videos on social media.—
Rishi Kumar,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Analysts believe the delivery included B61-12 thermonuclear bombs, a modernized tactical weapon with variable yield and precision guidance.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The Mariners’ plans to play deep into October may very well hinge on Raleigh’s ability to continue hitting bombs beyond the regular season.—
Dhani Joseph,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
Noun
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But above, the building was a festive amalgam of turrets, balconies, gables, and colored bricks.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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The brick is gone with the power supply now built in to the enclosure.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
22 July 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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Rain is set to continue in the Northeast on Thursday as New York City, Boston and Buffalo can expect a washout as the late-season nor'easter moves north along the coast.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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“Clinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinker. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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