CHUNK Synonyms: 207 Similar and Opposite Words

chunk

noun

ˈchəŋk

Definition of chunk

as in ton

a considerable amount that new sports car must have cost a real chunk of change

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as in hunk

a small uneven mass a little chunk of dirt

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Recent Examples of chunk That is a massive chunk of time in which there was so much societal change. — Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 UConn had 124 rushing yards in the first half, with a large chunk coming on a 41-yard touchdown run from Cyncir Bowers after the teams traded field goals in the second quarter. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 With Johnson’s leadership in the middle, TCU avoided giving up chunk plays until the final drive of the half. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026 To build it, workers excavated large chunks of the Judaean Hills and installed four steep escalators to steer passengers to the platforms below. — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chunk

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Noun

The company estimates that converting the existing US fleet could avoid about 20 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually while providing gigawatts of additional generating capacity.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
In 2021, prior to import restrictions imposed on Belarus, the United States imported about 700,000 tons of potassium fertilizer from Belarus, accounting for 5% of total imports, according to federal data.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of hunk

Noun

Presenter Zane Lowe has conducted loads of candid interviews with new and established musicians, and the company's Los Angeles studio has captured dozens of memorable performances for posterity.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
The two feature about 2,000 sensors that measure loads, airflow, vibrations and how the turbines interact with each other.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

The issue of whether or not Kalshi and Polymarket’s sports offerings are legal is being hotly litigated in dozens of states and, so far, courts are for the most part ruling against the company.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Several of his dozens of accusers were in court on Wednesday.

— MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Nestled deep among the wads of shredded paper and other bric-a-brac, the occupants made not a squeak, concealed to anyone who looked through the carrier’s door.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Even after 25 years, Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro’s series about an anthropomorphic milkshake, french fry container, and a wad of meat wasting their days in suburban New Jersey remains one of Adult Swim’s most recognizable properties.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of wad

Noun

Most wool rugs aren't machine washable, though a few low-pile washable rugs are made in wool, including Revival's Helen above and this flatweave from Fable Home.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
But Harrison intercepted Amy du Plessis just 15 meters out from the New Zealand tryline and the crowd of 59,871 erupted in joy and relief while Harrison was buried under a pile of her teammates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

The real estate sector is taking its lumps as Treasury yields surge, but Mizuho sees plenty of potential for two dividend-paying stocks in that corner of the market.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Through two weeks of the Dallas Cowboys’ season, there are some lumps that the team’s defense has taken that have been reminiscent of the last two porous efforts on that side of the ball.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of lump

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