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
Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
While kids will love the deluxe king bunk room, there are a variety of spacious accommodations for families.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Residential advisers had to bunk with students, and some were forced into off-campus housing.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But there’s a catch: bunks can only be reserved for a four hour stretch.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
While kids will love the deluxe king bunk room, there are a variety of spacious accommodations for families.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
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, 7 Mar. 2025
Residential advisers had to bunk with students, and some were forced into off-campus housing.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunk
Verb
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It’s ethically made with organic oils and housed in paper, plastic-free packaging.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The space will also house two private suites, while a permanent Dior Lady Art installation will open later this year, showcasing contemporary creatives’ takes on the Lady Dior bags.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Hudson played three years with Harvey at UCF and roomed with him his senior year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
2 June 2025
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Stanford freshman teammates, unlike at many schools, are not allowed to room together, and there are no guarantees they’ll even be paired with another athlete.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Most judges cannot accommodate an evidentiary hearing the same day.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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If approved, the music hall will accommodate an audience of 728 people and a stage big enough to support a symphony orchestra, according to MYAC CEO Allen Dennis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 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,
24 June 2025
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Travelers can also camp, with several campgrounds around the island and some being more secluded and adventurous to get to.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Hargitay was found lodged under the passenger seat with a head injury, according to People.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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In the film, the children's stepmother Ellen Hargitay explained that the adults initially missed Hargitay because she had been lodged under the passenger seat with a head injury.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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He and his colleagues were effectively trapped inside the Argentine Embassy in Caracas — where the opposition members fled to, and were sheltered due to the diplomatic status of the embassy.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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After Aho was called for a retaliatory roughing penalty on Anton Lundell, Verhaeghe posted up like a basketball player and roofed a backhander past Freddie Andersen under the bar for a 1-0 lead — his 31st career playoff goal in 82 games.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Diane Hendricks of roofing giant ABC Supply grew up as one of nine sisters on a dairy farm in Wisconsin.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Bunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunk. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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