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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
That’s right around where Dumbo was, jeez: That Tim Burton clunker did $15.2M on its opening day for a near $46M 3-day off a much cheaper production cost than Snow White ($170M versus $270M).
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Focusing only on customer-facing technology is like building a Ferrari on a clunker chassis.
—Savneet Singh, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Shesterkin had a clunker coming out of the 4 Nations break, getting pulled in the first period Saturday in Buffalo after allowing five goals.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
How odd, then, that this is what drew the two-time Academy Award winner to the small screen: a flat, nonsensical clunker that, at six episodes, somehow feels both draggy and rushed at the same time.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Focusing only on customer-facing technology is like building a Ferrari on a clunker chassis.
—Savneet Singh, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Shesterkin had a clunker coming out of the 4 Nations break, getting pulled in the first period Saturday in Buffalo after allowing five goals.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
How odd, then, that this is what drew the two-time Academy Award winner to the small screen: a flat, nonsensical clunker that, at six episodes, somehow feels both draggy and rushed at the same time.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clunker
Noun
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According to the warrant affidavit, the dogs were allegedly kept in crates stacked with three to four on top of one another.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said that Zinna had likely been placed in the crate for her health and safety while recovering from surgery.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After severe storms hit the state in mid-March, Sanders applied for disaster relief through FEMA, under what's known as a major disaster declaration.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The march happened after more disasters caused by climate change and pollution impacted the country.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Saturday's talks in Rome between the Trump administration and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the rogue regime’s failure to dismantle its illicit nuclear weapons program have raised pressing questions about whether Tehran will adhere to a new deal.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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These setbacks highlight the inherent risks of space operations, where even minor failures can cost hundreds of millions and set timelines back by months or years.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
19 Apr. 2025
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The title is still up for grabs, but a three-horse race at the top is now down to two, with Leeds and Burnley promoted and Sheffield United having to get over their disappointment and try to go up through the play-offs.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rebuilding credibility with investors after a prolonged period of disappointment will take time.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Clunker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clunker. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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