as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
after a long day, the cowboys lined up for some chuck
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as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
after the power outage we reluctantly chucked everything that had been sitting in the fridge
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as in to leave
to give up (a job or office)
I swear, I have half a mind to chuck this job and become a hermit!
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
chucked a wad of paper at his friend's back
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Recent Examples of chuck
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2025
Roasted or put in your slow-cooker, chuck roast is flavorful and satiating.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
The knife was created from a devil's head trinket, which Jud previously stole from a bar and chucked through one of the church's windows.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Over the first half, the chuck-and-duck Buffs outrushed Kansas State 84-59 in the Wildcats’ backyard.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2025
Roasted or put in your slow-cooker, chuck roast is flavorful and satiating.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
There are cheerful barging amateurs, happy to be bounced about, and there are prowling malevolences, waiting for the moment to blindside someone or chuck an elbow in their face.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
The knife was created from a devil's head trinket, which Jud previously stole from a bar and chucked through one of the church's windows.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuck
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One of the provisions of Measure C is to allocate revenue from the hotel tax boost in varying percentages, depending on the use.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Long sought by the dairy industry, the return of whole and 2% milk to school meals reverses provisions of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by former first lady Michelle Obama.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a class-action suit, originally launched in 1993, the Cofán accused Texaco of dumping 18 billion gallons of oily wastewater across their ancestral lands between 1964 and 1990.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The novel follows children’s librarian Daphne after her fiancé, Peter, dumps her for his childhood best friend, Petra.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The departure of Stockton and Warren leaves head coach Spencer Danielson with the task of replacing two secondary coaches.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Members of the Minneapolis City Council, in a joint statement, demanded that ICE leave the city following the shooting.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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When Bates was a student at Kent State University in Ohio, her roommate brought her along to a local party thrown by younger Amish people.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Maiava passed for the most yards (3,711) out of any Big Ten Conference quarterback and threw the fifth-most touchdowns.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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And as luxury brands seek relevance beyond product in an era of tighter spending and audience fatigue, food offers a medium that feels more accessible and emotionally resonant to a broader consumer.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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The fawner depends on others to prop up her self-image; the unfawner knows when to discard them entirely.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Certain dents and signs are clear red flags, signaling you should immediately discard the can to avoid the risk of foodborne illness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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And speaking of personal, the same CU faithful who called Seaton the next Penei Sewell 18 months ago are slamming him as a me-first, money-chasing hypocrite who quit on his team and his coach.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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The reality is, whether your kid makes it to the pros or is part of the 70% who quit before 13, every kid eventually plays their last game at some point.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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Someone off camera then tossed him that actual T-shirt.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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Failing to get a criminal conviction tossed and again complaining about the conditions at Rikers Island, Weinstein wants to begin negotiations with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg‘s office ahead of his upcoming trial, his lawyer said during a hearing Thursday.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Chuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuck. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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