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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
The upper level holds the bar and lounge, four guest rooms (including a six-bed bunk room, earmarked for the client’s grandchildren), and a large outdoor entertaining space.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 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
And such began my affection for a twin bed—bunk or otherwise.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
The upper level holds the bar and lounge, four guest rooms (including a six-bed bunk room, earmarked for the client’s grandchildren), and a large outdoor entertaining space.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 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
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Other upcoming vehicles will also be developed to accommodate traditional internal combustion, hybrids and E-power.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The government has since decided to reopen the application process to accommodate new applications.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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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
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The £200m sale is now being scrutinised by the Premier League from a fair market value perspective — and the profit Chelsea lodged as a result may be adjusted if they are deemed to have inflated Chelsea Women’s price.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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During mating, one or both palps are detached and left lodged inside the female’s reproductive tract.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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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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And above ground, its arid ranges and braided river systems continue to shelter a rich array of native species that have adapted to extremes over millions of years.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Then, at the end of the period, after Colorado killed off three straight penalties, O’Connor — who took the third of those penalties — jumped out of the box and got position on Mason Marchment, roofing a backhand over Oettinger’s glove off an Artturi Lehkonen pass.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Construction work on the original library at 239 S. Kalmia St. is scheduled to begin in June and will include repairs to roof leaks and upgrades to the air conditioning systems, lighting and the interior.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Bunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunk. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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