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as in disaster
something that has failed
a real clunker, the movie was soon littering the shelves of video stores everywhere
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Recent Examples of clunker
The Broncos went out and got the skill talent this offseason — from Evan Engram to J.K. Dobbins, from RJ Harvey to Pat Bryant — to elevate an offense that put up a clunker in their wild-card round loss to the Buffalo Bills.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Chet Holmgren has played well the last two games after a clunker in Game 1, but Thunder coach Mark Daigneault is still struggling to figure out how much and when to play Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
This past season ended with a 32-12 clunker of a defeat to the Houston Texans in a wild-card game in which everything seemed to go haywire all at once, featuring four interceptions from quarterback Justin Herbert, who had thrown only three over the course of a 17-game regular season.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
Another right-hander, Lagrange had a 4.10 ERA over eight starts and 41.2 innings with High-A Hudson Valley, though two clunkers inflated that number.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Chet Holmgren has played well the last two games after a clunker in Game 1, but Thunder coach Mark Daigneault is still struggling to figure out how much and when to play Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
This past season ended with a 32-12 clunker of a defeat to the Houston Texans in a wild-card game in which everything seemed to go haywire all at once, featuring four interceptions from quarterback Justin Herbert, who had thrown only three over the course of a 17-game regular season.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
Another right-hander, Lagrange had a 4.10 ERA over eight starts and 41.2 innings with High-A Hudson Valley, though two clunkers inflated that number.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clunker
Noun
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Because by the time Schmitt slid down to the crash, Buddy’s soft-side, zippered crate was still strapped in the bed, but the pointer wasn’t in there.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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There were reportedly two dog crates in the living room with feces coating the floors, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
Noun
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During times of year when there are fewer weather disasters, the agency receives fewer calls and can choose to spend less money staffing call centers.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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When a data disaster occurs, many IT professionals and system administrators focus on selecting powerful data recovery software or hiring professional services.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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They've often been viewed as criminals, or their deportations as a failure.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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That’s also why sitcoms like The Office or Brooklyn Nine-Nine can handle surprisingly deep topics, including grief, failure and identity, without leaving you feeling drained.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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One thing’s for certain: Marvel Studios will be navigating some shaky ground in the coming year and a half trying to figure out how to get the Marvel Cinematic Universe back on course after its third box office disappointment of 2025.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The tribe expressed disappointment with the ruling and is considering its options.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Clunker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clunker. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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