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
David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Where to stay Graduate by Hilton, just steps from Virginia Commonwealth University, has a rooftop pool and family suites with a king-size bed in one room and bunks in the other.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 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
Its design and operations embody a harsh approach to incarceration, housing inmates in large, windowless cells equipped with only basic amenities—tiered metal bunks, an open toilet, and a cement basin.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Where to stay Graduate by Hilton, just steps from Virginia Commonwealth University, has a rooftop pool and family suites with a king-size bed in one room and bunks in the other.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 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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Built by architect Carlo Marchionni on an expanse of countryside planted with vines and leveled into terraces, the villa was created to house the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani, a leading art patron of his day.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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Dickson said the site at 605-609 Davis Street now houses two vacant lots and is in blighted condition.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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That work carried over with Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, who roomed with Larry Sheets in their early days in the Orioles’ system.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 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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High ceilings will accommodate the potential use of aerial drones, and the flooring will be treated with Electrostatic Discharge protection to prevent harmful static buildup between sensitive electronics and robots.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Instead of buying an ebike and having to charge its battery at home or carry a charger around to top-up at an accommodating cafe, Yamaha set up ENYRING to offer a battery swap alternative.—
Paul Ridden
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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These Literary Bad Moms Can Help (Exclusive) 02 of 07 'The Beach' by Alex Garland This tense, transportive 1996 novel by Alex Garland that's also the basis of that unforgettable Leonardo DiCaprio flick chronicles the rise and fall of a community of backpackers quietly camping out on a Thai island.—
Andrea Bartz,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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He’s also had 16 immigration detainers lodged against him in the last three years.—
Brie Stimson , Griff Jenkins,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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He then was shot on the right side of his chest, the bullet missing his heart but lodging into his left armpit.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
16 May 2025
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On that occasion, the international community swung behind India, with the U.S. offering counterterrorism support while calling on Pakistan to stop sheltering terrorists.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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These accounts have significant tax advantages: Your investment earnings are sheltered from taxes while your savings are growing.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Tipping, a one-term board member with experience in physical therapy and roofing sales, secured 41.98 percent of the 12,269 total votes to Thomas' 58.02 percent.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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The walls and roof on the metal shed are waterproof and rust-resistant, while the roof is sloped to keep rain and snow from settling on top.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Bunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunk. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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