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Recent Examples of chuck
Noun
The end cut is closer to the chuck and little fattier. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024 When used with Presta valves, the chuck on that hose securely screws onto the valve, but is removed simply by pulling it off. New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Julia then promised to get a second opinion about her fertility before chucking her rock to the side. Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Later, Deborah tries to rule the kitchen as well, by chucking the pour-over into the recycling bin. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chuck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuck
Verb
  • Last week brought a frenzied trading session in the bond markets as investors dumped bonds overnight—sending the 30-year Treasury yield briefly above 5 percent.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The dogs were reported by passersby who alerted the KC Pet Project that dogs appeared to be dumped and roaming the area.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Prosecutors accused Read of striking O’Keefe with her SUV then leaving him to die in the snow.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Along the way, they are disappointed to learn that Miami Beach has strict rules for spring breakers and plans to enforce those rules, leaving them disappointed.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The cherry blossom motif wallpaper, floral curtains, and throw blanket are all from Pierre Frey, while the four-poster bed is made by Porte Italia.
    Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The collection includes more than 200 items, including a wide range of bedding, bath towels and accessories, pillows, and throw blankets.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The legislation mandates regular background checks for drivers, requires all rides to be recorded, and bans the exchange of food and drinks between riders and drivers, among other measures.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • As proud children of the Caribbean, this legacy project is Vanessa and Marcos’ unique way of highlighting the diverse Caribbean diaspora and its many touch points including travel, music, food, and live culinary experiences.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The life of a child in the mother’s womb, as well as the lives of the elderly and the sick, who in more and more countries are looked upon as people to be discarded.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The life of a child in the mother's womb, as well as the lives of the elderly and the sick, who in more and more countries are looked upon as people to be discarded.
    NPR Staff, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There are myriad, clear alcohol health risks that can be improved by quitting drinking altogether or lowering alcohol consumption.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • That included taking calculated risks—such as quitting her make-ends-meet career as a registered nurse and declining an early deal with Walmart.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Pair them with your favorite bra top at the gym, and then toss on a slouchy tee or sweater after hours.
    Korin Miller, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Pally was courtside for the game and subsequent medal ceremony when cameras caught Curry tossing up a Mr. Throwback reference — chubby cheeks — from the podium.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Tomato slices are slipping out, pickles are disappearing and the bread can get soggy. Build a better burger like this: Toast the bun.
    Joe Difazio, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Re consecrated the bread and wine for Holy Communion as the Sistine Chapel Choir, made up of 20 men and 30 boys, chanted.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025

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“Chuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuck. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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