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
Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Jay King wrote a strong column this morning calling the entire narrative bunk.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
In his photographs of young men of the RAF, Beaton finds a slight homoerotic lens — there’s men sharing cigarettes, bunked together in the trenches and mending clothes on a sewing machine.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Full bunks The new staffing plan comes amid ongoing overcrowding at the downtown jail.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Jay King wrote a strong column this morning calling the entire narrative bunk.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
While newer stations typically provide each firefighter with a separate bedroom, crews back then often bunked in open barracks with little privacy.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
In his photographs of young men of the RAF, Beaton finds a slight homoerotic lens — there’s men sharing cigarettes, bunked together in the trenches and mending clothes on a sewing machine.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunk
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These facilities typically house dozens of robots in large office-like spaces spanning thousands of square meters, where human operators repeatedly perform simple tasks alongside the machines to generate and record detailed data on key physical actions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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It was put up in less than two months, but started housing people two weeks after construction began.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool to room temp.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Head to room one to experience the vibrating dance floor.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Extra beds are complimentary in rooms and suites that can accommodate them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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According to the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, the city’s bridges open about 40 times per year from April to November to accommodate tall ships trying to get to/from Lake Michigan.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The press was camped out every day.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Now, the men guard their towns from mountain watch posts and surveil 100 cartel gunmen camped out a few miles (kilometers) away using their own drones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The various defendants in that lawsuit, who failed to convince Dallas County District Judge Emily Tobolowsky to dismiss the claims against them, have lodged five appeals so far.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Black rain forms when soot and chemicals combine with water; microscopic particles can lodge in lungs and bloodstream, raising risks of heart and breathing problems.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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There have been no signs of anti-government protests since the war began, as many Iranians are sheltering from the American and Israeli strikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Feral cat colonies would not be allowed inside residences, but must be sheltered in a garage, shed or basement during extreme weather.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The ShieldPlatinum increases coverage limits and adds microwaves, ceiling fans, icemakers and roof leak repairs.—
Kelsey Neubauer,Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gutter downspouts or roof runoff from clogged gutters can quickly create a soggy spot that will last for days.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Bunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunk. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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