clunked

past tense of clunk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clunked
Verb
  • Stock glanced back at the other pilot, now filming the moment on his phone.
    Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Paul put an end to the exchange with a pop-up uppercut that barely glanced Cena.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • That was the headline that ricocheted across newsrooms, markets, and the desks of civil rights groups earlier this summer, sparking alarm and urgent calls to action.
    Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • One bullet ricocheted off the metal door, while two shots went through the door.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Shortly after scoring the Phillies’ second run in a series-clinching 2-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, Bader saved what might have been a home run, then chest-bumped Marsh as closer Jhoan Duran smiled on the mound.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Over the summer, Kelce bumped into Fasano at the golf course.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the suburbs during the 2020 and 2022 assessment cycles, appeals to the board of review generally knocked commercial values below industry standards for accuracy.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The boys knocked on Leon’s door several times and ran away, Julián’s cousin told police.
    Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yes, the Lions were bounced from the Divisional Round of the playoffs, but to be fair, they were absolutely ravaged by injuries, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Bouanga almost extended the margin to 2-0 in the 26th minute but after Sergi Palencia sent a long ball to him from the right side, Bouanga’s 4-yard shot bounced past the far post.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Tammy banged her foot into something hard at the foot of the bed.
    Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Brunson then banged her gavel and said the meeting was adjourned.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Apple skipped over a major Ultra hardware upgrade last year, giving it only a cosmetic refresh with new bands and color options.
    Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Audits were skipped, promises were inflated, and the aftermath left not just financial damage, but reputational risk that continues to shadow the entire sector.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Broader investment hiring also rebounded after two years of freeze or slowdown.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Getty Images Germany has rebounded from its horrendous 2-0 defeat to Slovakia on Thursday.
    Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Clunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clunked. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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