as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping
crawled into their bunks and went to sleep immediately
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as in escapes
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 houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
bunked the guest in the spare room
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Recent Examples of bunks
Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Several steps up from the camp bunks of your youth, the suites come with a kitchenette, a freestanding gas fireplace, and an en-suite deep soaking tub and rainfall shower.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Last week, The Charlotte Observer reported on complaints from some who had to sleep on those bunks.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
—Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Many rooms have bunks for families, and the lodge has a fleet of cabins too.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Eco-Tents sleep two; Family Eco-Tents include extra space with twin bunks in addition to the queen bed and sleep four people.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Ken Smith, an AT&T incident commander, pointed to the vehicles painted in AT&T’s bright blue—the display included trailers outfitted to accommodate kitchens, bunks, and showers—and the smaller array of vehicles in FirstNet black, most sprouting satellite receivers.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Noun
Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Several steps up from the camp bunks of your youth, the suites come with a kitchenette, a freestanding gas fireplace, and an en-suite deep soaking tub and rainfall shower.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Last week, The Charlotte Observer reported on complaints from some who had to sleep on those bunks.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
—Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Many rooms have bunks for families, and the lodge has a fleet of cabins too.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Eco-Tents sleep two; Family Eco-Tents include extra space with twin bunks in addition to the queen bed and sleep four people.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Ken Smith, an AT&T incident commander, pointed to the vehicles painted in AT&T’s bright blue—the display included trailers outfitted to accommodate kitchens, bunks, and showers—and the smaller array of vehicles in FirstNet black, most sprouting satellite receivers.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunks
Noun
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The beds, four to a room, were made from steel slats on a wooden frame.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Fire Station One Furniture maker Txtur teamed with Old School Partners to transform this Georgian Revival-style, 1907 firehouse into a seven-room hotel and showroom where guests can purchase the sofas, beds, art, and other decor.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The islands are famous for honeymoons and romantic escapes, but Malé is just as appealing for kids.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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For someone who has spent much of the last decade circling the globe for performances, press tours, and personal escapes, Cabello’s most vivid recent travel memories aren’t necessarily tied to buzzy capitals or luxury resorts.—
Jesse Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The backstory Like many buildings in Savannah, the one that houses the Douglas has been through several iterations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The criminal allegations state that the illicit conduct occurred at Elmwood, which houses most of the county’s female jail population.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Climb a couple flights to the top of the observation tower to see sweeping views of the Sakonnet River, the Mount Hope Bridge and more.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Rain pushes the weeds higher, then shelters them on turf too soft for the machines meant to clip them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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To the south of central Pismo Beach is Pismo State Beach and the adjacent Monarch Butterfly Grove, which shelters the migrating monarch butterflies that arrive in the winter.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The compact helicopter features head-to-toe panoramic windows and accommodates two guests, departing directly from Qualia’s helipad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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