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
Add ground beef to center; cook, stirring to break up any large chunks, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Council members took aim at three chunks of Ada County along Interstate 84, areas the city is calling South Airport, Third Bench and East Columbia.
—Mark Dee
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Examining the Orion capsule that flew on the uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022, NASA officials noticed that huge chunks of its heat shield had unexpectedly blown away.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
Blending most of the soup while reserving some potato pieces creates a balanced texture—smooth and creamy with hearty chunks throughout.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
This popular frozen meal combines a flavorful tomato-and-onion-based sauce with chunks of chicken and fragrant rice.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
These last years of losing Dad in chunks—from his not recognizing me to not remembering what a toothbrush was for—have sapped my fight.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Kirkland Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Cake The bottom layer of the new item is a rich chocolate cake, followed by a generous layer of creamy mousse speckled with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
This traditional Mexican dessert is very simple—big chunks of sweet potato are simmered in a sugar syrup with spices, then served warm with a drizzle of cream.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Council members took aim at three chunks of Ada County along Interstate 84, areas the city is calling South Airport, Third Bench and East Columbia.
—Mark Dee
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Examining the Orion capsule that flew on the uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022, NASA officials noticed that huge chunks of its heat shield had unexpectedly blown away.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026
Blending most of the soup while reserving some potato pieces creates a balanced texture—smooth and creamy with hearty chunks throughout.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
This popular frozen meal combines a flavorful tomato-and-onion-based sauce with chunks of chicken and fragrant rice.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
These last years of losing Dad in chunks—from his not recognizing me to not remembering what a toothbrush was for—have sapped my fight.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Kirkland Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Cake The bottom layer of the new item is a rich chocolate cake, followed by a generous layer of creamy mousse speckled with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
This traditional Mexican dessert is very simple—big chunks of sweet potato are simmered in a sugar syrup with spices, then served warm with a drizzle of cream.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunks
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The company has been generating revenue since shortly after its founding in 2017, hauling loads for customers like Walmart in trucks with human safety drivers at the wheel.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are loads of cool details hidden throughout the set, too, with refuelling pipes and a moving bridge that connects the tower to the Orion module.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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And the tweet is a neat part of why everyone seems happy in Clipperland these days, after tons of drama going back to the summer.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to the indictment, Wedding is accused of moving as much as 60 tons of cocaine between those countries, and his drug trafficking group is believed to be the largest supplier of cocaine to Canada.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2026
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Gather the clumps of hair and dispose of them before vacuuming any remaining bits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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Satellite images show piles of dirt from the excavation growing in size.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Use those wads of wrapping paper leftover from a birthday, baby shower, or holiday bash to stuff the bottom and sides of the box and prevent shifting during shipping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Amazon has booked more than 100 launches to deploy dozens of satellites at a time.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Key among those are ports – more that three dozen of which across Latin America and the Caribbean are linked to Chinese companies, according to researchers at the Center for Strategic International Studies think tank in Washington.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The companies can now discuss specifics such as order quantities, though Beijing will encourage them to buy a certain amount of domestic chips as a condition for approval.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The notion that opioids can pass through breast milk in sufficient quantities to kill a child has also seeped into American courtrooms.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, breaking up any lumps.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Chunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunks. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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