British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for berk
Noun
  • Presidents fought an undeclared war against Afghanistan for two decades costing $2.3 trillion on a fool’s errand concluding in a defeat by the Taliban.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
  • The Lakers’ No. 1 defense over a 24-game stretch from mid-January through early March was fool’s gold, with Hayes’ play being the most unsustainable part.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • That means if someone comes across an injured or orphaned goose or wants to relocate a goose, that person would need a permit to handle it, Nitschke said.
    Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
  • As hunting dogs, golden retrievers helped retrieve game, such as ducks or geese, from bushes, cliffs and water.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But this time, his front-right tire was slow to come off, seemingly as the wheel gun did not connect with the wheel nut on the first attempt.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Botanically the fruit is a drupe, not a nut.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Berk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berk. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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