1
as in loads
a considerable amount
that new sports car must have cost a real chunk of change
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2
as in hunks
a small uneven mass
a little chunk of dirt
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Recent Examples of chunks
And here in California, the iconic pier in Pacifica was shut down last week after cracks were discovered and concrete chunks were falling into the ocean.
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Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Directions For peach syrup, in a small saucepan combine peach chunks and 1 cup water.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
This cracks long plastic chains into smaller hydrocarbon chunks.
—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
Then, cut your bananas into chunks or slices.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Red Velvet Cake Batter is loaded with massive chunks of red velvet cake and swirls of cream cheese frosting.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
That could show fans won’t come to the tournament for large chunks of time.
—Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Directions For peach syrup, in a small saucepan combine peach chunks and 1 cup water.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
This cracks long plastic chains into smaller hydrocarbon chunks.
—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
Then, cut your bananas into chunks or slices.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Red Velvet Cake Batter is loaded with massive chunks of red velvet cake and swirls of cream cheese frosting.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
That could show fans won’t come to the tournament for large chunks of time.
—Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunks
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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The world now produces over 500 million tons annually - roughly the combined weight of every person on Earth.—
Lisa Emili,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Andriy Kovalenko, the head of the Counter-Disinformation Center operating as part of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said that the Moscow refinery is one of the country's largest, with a refining capacity of around 11 million tons of oil per year.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
16 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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Fidias spent years boosting his popularity with outrageous and occasional video posts of him spending wads of cash in Vietnam, living a week in an airport for free, and burying himself alive for 10 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
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Small amounts of vegetable oils can be added to compost piles, but animal fats should be avoided.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
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Therapist Jayme Kolbo spends time helping people who are stuck with piles and often stuck in their homes.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Across fixtures which mirror the opening half-a-dozen matches of the first team’s Champions League campaign, Newcastle were defeated on every occasion.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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More than a dozen Washington rivers were expected to experience major flooding from Wednesday through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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The American Breast Cancer Foundation urged men to be aware of any changes in their chest area, including nipple pain, lumps and swelling in the breast or underarm.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Signs of thyroid cancer may include lumps or swelling in the neck, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, hoarseness and pain when swallowing, per the above source.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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“Chunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunks. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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