as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
after a long day, the cowboys lined up for some chuck
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1
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
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
The end cut is closer to the chuck and little fattier.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
The Westminster Christian alum, 49, winds up his famous right arm and one hands it, chucking in the bag in on the first try.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Less expensive cuts include flat iron and Denver, which come from a cow's shoulder, also known as the chuck.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
The end cut is closer to the chuck and little fattier.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
This isn’t an exhibition where players may chuck up a half-court shot or jog through their motions.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
The Westminster Christian alum, 49, winds up his famous right arm and one hands it, chucking in the bag in on the first try.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuck
Verb
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The development team framed the deal as a way for the city to create more low-income housing, dump the financial burden of the unoccupied property and secure a money-making property at the end of the lease.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Replace status dumps with two-way updates and invite feedback and surface risks early.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Commission leader Thomas Bullitt later left Kentucky and did not return.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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Exiting at nearly 3:40 a.m., Hill left the crowd inspired and electrified.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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However, if Lillard is planning to sign with a team this year and wants to land more than the minimum, that throws a wrench into the larger free-agent landscape.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Unlike other characters that need to jump on enemies to defeat them, DK can throw an endless stream of haymaker punches in all directions and can even rip chunks of rock and the ground itself out to throw with precision.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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The event will feature food and drinks for sale, open art galleries that audience members can visit during intermission and more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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That’s on top of massive cuts in food assistance since the Trump regime returned to power — at a time when food insecurity has risen in all 50 states since 2021.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Spanning over three decades, Syed’s work features discarded, everyday materials that are then woven into striking pieces.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This part of the process is a prime opportunity to check the expiration dates on all refrigerator contents and to discard items past their prime.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
Verb
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In April alone, 3.2 million Americans quit their jobs.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To say the quiet part out loud: many athletes have previously felt that choosing to have a child meant having to quit.—
L'Oréal Blackett,
Refinery29,
30 June 2025
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For weeks, social media has been flooded with videos of federal agents, their faces often shrouded by masks, violently arresting bystanders who are filming their actions, dragging a taco stand vendor by her arm and tossing smoke bombs into a crowd of angry onlookers.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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They’re rolled across bathroom floors, stored in public bins at TSA checkpoints, and tossed into airplane cargo holds.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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The menu includes a nod to Bottura’s passion project — eliminating food waste — in the pappa al pomodoro, made with day-old bread, tomato and Parmigiano Reggiano foam.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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Thinly sliced and roasted as banana chips Banana bread, muffins, or baked goods Who Should Avoid Bananas?—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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“Chuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuck. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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