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
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Throughout the six-episode series, former contestants will compete to transform the beloved Bachelor mansion spaces, including the bunk rooms, the rose room, the pool area, the mixer room, the terrace and the kitchen.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The rest are bunking with roomies, partners, spouses, or — yes — parents: One in three adults aged 18-34 still lives at home.
—Vivian Tu, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
For years, Interfaith shuttled bunks from church to church.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Throughout the six-episode series, former contestants will compete to transform the beloved Bachelor mansion spaces, including the bunk rooms, the rose room, the pool area, the mixer room, the terrace and the kitchen.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
This is where hundreds of workers bunked while building Henry Flagler’s Key West extension of the Florida East Coast Railway, which connected the Keys to mainland Florida.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The rest are bunking with roomies, partners, spouses, or — yes — parents: One in three adults aged 18-34 still lives at home.
—Vivian Tu, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunk
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Look for containers to house baking supplies, grab-and-go snacks, breakfast items, seasoning mixes, and hard-to-organize spice packets.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem, because a detention center that’s open 24 hours a day and houses enough humans to populate a small city will put a far greater strain on public resources than any warehouse could.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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That is not to say the theatrical versions are bad, but given the density of Tolkien’s work and Jackson’s movies, the additions give the story and many characters room to breathe.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Heddon enables music flow freely around the home by streaming with Wi-Fi and Auracast to broadcast the audio to multiple Marshall Bluetooth speakers, enabling you to go from room to room without interrupting the flow and enjoyment of the music.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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According to its January 28 earnings call, the company plans to wind down production of the Model S Sedan and Model X SUV to accommodate the manufacturing of the Optimus robot at its Fremont factory.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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And at some venues, the entire floor and field will be raised to accommodate the modifications.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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After returning from a January vacation, the Moores found a group of unhoused people camped on the back patio who did not leave, Moore said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Michigan Activity Pass offers a free day visit to the state park and one night of camping through your local library.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The settlement agreement, lodged in Los Angeles federal court, says the DOJ will no longer seek access to minors’ most sensitive unmodified medical records at CHLA — including mental health treatment notes, prescribing information and other personal details related to gender-affirming care.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The previously slumping Geekie scored two goals, including the game-winner late in the third period, a shot that was hammered so hard that no one saw the puck go in the net, until Geekie raced down and pointed to where the puck was lodged.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Along with his compatriot Ursula, they are guided to safety through the same Paris tunnels that sheltered Alouette centuries earlier.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The national union National Education Association has reported that teachers in Minnesota have mobilized to care for students and their families during the ICE surge, bringing, food, diapers, schoolwork and more as families shelter in their homes and school attendance plummets.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gizmag spent a good chunk of the year exploring shows like the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon to find the most interesting rolling field shelters – from camper vans, to camping trailers, to roof tents and more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Whether high winds topple the tree in your backyard or lead to roof damage, your homeowner's policy should cover the damage.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Bunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunk. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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