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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
Yet a good chunk of the roster Sunday were just passengers on the struggle bus — one that dropped the Nuggets off Sunday night as the 5 seed in the Western Conference.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
The police were called to disperse an out-of-control mob that in turn went after the NYPD, throwing not only snowballs but chunks of ice and other objects.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Newsom argues that because the California progressive tax system collects a big chunk of the state’s revenue from the rich, the initiative will blow a hole in the budget and put California on weaker competitive footing with other states.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Further east, traders were also closely monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a focal point at times of regional unrest because a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil — and a chunk of gas — travels through the waterway every day.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
The police were called to disperse an out-of-control mob that in turn went after the NYPD, throwing not only snowballs but chunks of ice and other objects.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Newsom argues that because the California progressive tax system collects a big chunk of the state’s revenue from the rich, the initiative will blow a hole in the budget and put California on weaker competitive footing with other states.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Further east, traders were also closely monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a focal point at times of regional unrest because a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil — and a chunk of gas — travels through the waterway every day.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunk
Noun
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There are tons of other accessory deals to peruse, such as these glam 74-percent-off sunglasses and an under-$10 satin scrunchie two-pack.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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The North's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim, during his visits to the western shipyard of Nampo on Tuesday and Wednesday, also inspected the construction of a third destroyer of the same class as his 5,000-ton warship, the Choe Hyon, first unveiled in April 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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John’s portrayal as a soulless hunk might have its seeds of truth.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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And, man, are those warm slices delicious, especially when folded around a hunk of brisket or smoked turkey with pickled onions and a generous dose of tangy brown sauce.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Managing airflow, structural loads, and engine performance in this regime requires careful testing, which is why developers typically expand speed limits gradually during early flight campaigns.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The lobby, with its bar, vintage photo booth, and live event space, acts as the hotel’s social heartbeat with loads of good company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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When exposed to moisture, including indoor humidity, powder detergent clumps and harden, rendering it unusable.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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These hybrid lilies are well-behaved, spreading to form clumps over three to four years.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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Grab your stretchy pants and a wad of napkins, because McDonald’s newest menu item means business.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Each sock features a discreet zippered pocket on the calf, just big enough to fit a credit card, a hotel key, or a wad of cash.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The result is a little over a dozen of ultra-versatile staples—cool and edgy, with a subtle softness—that feel distinctly Agolde and Maria McManus at once.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iranian strikes have also killed dozens of people in other countries around the region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms of breast cancer include any changes in an exam, including a new lump, a new bump or changes in the skin, Mitchell said.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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With Monday evening performances canceled and piles of snow keeping pedestrians and drivers at bay, total grosses fell to $26,036,589 for the week ending March 1, down from $32M the previous week.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Reduce clutter by addressing any piles of paper and looking through bathroom products for expired or unused items.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Chunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunk. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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