1
2
as in disaster
something that has failed
a real clunker, the movie was soon littering the shelves of video stores everywhere
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clunker
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, on the other hand, has been a much better pitcher on the road (a 2.28 ERA even after Monday’s clunker) than at home (3.56).
—
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Following his preseason clunker, Love was under fire on social media.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Actors Heidi Mintz and especially Jim Ahrens are standouts, but even their performances are put in check in this dramaturgical clunker.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
That’s especially true for Yarbrough, though Warren has shown signs growth despite some clunkers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for clunker
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Following his preseason clunker, Love was under fire on social media.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Actors Heidi Mintz and especially Jim Ahrens are standouts, but even their performances are put in check in this dramaturgical clunker.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
That’s especially true for Yarbrough, though Warren has shown signs growth despite some clunkers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for clunker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clunker
Noun
-
After a photo of Gilbert showing her inside a crate began to spread online, people reported the vendor to local law enforcement, prompting an evaluation by Warren County Animal Control.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
-
Dodge followed the Hellcat up with the more powerful Demon, and a massive, 1000-horsepower crate engine dubbed the Hellephant.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
-
Freeport-McMoRan is likely to rebound from an environmental disaster last month at its giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia that led the copper and gold producer to cut its production estimates, according to UBS.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
As an example, the team in Romania decided to focus on psychological safety, which is key in pharma, as a lack of psychological safety can lead to less innovation, groupthink, and even systems failure.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
-
Speaking of the penalty the Ferrari driver was handed, F1's governing body, the FIA, stated that Hamilton's argument of going off track to manage his brake failure situation was not justifiable.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Several government witnesses filed victim impact statements to Judge Subramanian ahead of Friday's sentencing hearing, including Ventura, who expressed disappointment over Combs' acquittal.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
-
The remorse, the sorrow, the regret, the disappointment, the shame.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clunker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clunker. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share