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as in ton
a considerable amount
that new sports car must have cost a real chunk of change
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Recent Examples of chunk
This cracks long plastic chains into smaller hydrocarbon chunks.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Teens often have school or sports commitments and are new to the idea of carving out big chunks of time for work shifts.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
This particular chunk of space rock, known as NWA 12774, preserves an unusual chemical signature that suggests some of the solar system's earliest worlds developed differently from other rocky planets, researchers say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Then, cut your bananas into chunks or slices.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Teens often have school or sports commitments and are new to the idea of carving out big chunks of time for work shifts.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
This particular chunk of space rock, known as NWA 12774, preserves an unusual chemical signature that suggests some of the solar system's earliest worlds developed differently from other rocky planets, researchers say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Then, cut your bananas into chunks or slices.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunk
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The 150-ton cargo barge was hit about 5 nautical miles off the Omani city of Khasab, Reza Shahidian said, according to Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Four tons of invasive Burmese pythons were removed from South Florida ecosystems during the latest breeding season, setting a record for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The actor is also well-aware of Almanzo’s heartthrob status — hey, someone in Walnut Grove had to be the town hunk!—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Here, submakers pitch baseball-sized hunks of cold cuts across the room, which land like a catcher’s mitt into a spread-open hoagie held by another employee.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Likewise, lacquer, varnish, and wood stains can deteriorate or form clumps when subjected to climate changes.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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Lungwort is a slow grower, forming dense clumps over time.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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On Wednesday, the weather service received more than a dozen reports of tornadoes across northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Van Zeller, 50, has won dozens of awards for the program that has taken her around the world to report on black market activities and human trafficking.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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And Lamanna’s coauthor Jingmai O’Connor, vertebrate paleontologist and associate curator of fossil reptiles at Chicago’s Field Museum, also pointed out wads of bone found in the Changma Basin resemble pellets that owls regurgitate after feeding on prey.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Tucker’s rapid-fire delivery is punctuated with sound effects, music cues, and the use of a variety of props dangling from his person at all times (including handcuffs, a wad of cash, and two guns).—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Video from the scene of the crash shows firefighters near a smoking pile of debris.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Its fade-resistant properties also work well in high-traffic areas, such as an entryway or hallway, and its low pile is easy to vacuum.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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One is debt settlement, which involves negotiating with the creditor or debt collector on a lump-sum settlement amount that's less than the full amount owed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The most common symptom of male breast cancer is a hard, painless lump located directly behind or near the nipple, according to experts.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Chunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunk. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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