dun 1 of 3

noun

Definition of dunnext
as in demand
something that someone insists upon having it's probably not a good idea to ignore a creditor's dun for repayment

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dun

2 of 3

adjective

as in sandy

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dun

3 of 3

verb

as in to worry

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Recent Examples of dun
Verb
If billionaires are not going to change their behavior when taxed in such a fashion — in this case by leaving California — then there is no reason to not dun them next year in the same fashion and every year thereafter. — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026 Paranoia suffuses the film without showiness or bombast—there are no distorting angles, no dunning musical cues. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2025 And the people who did respond could still be endlessly nagged, because somehow the computer didn’t record their response, and everyone could be dunned for presents or photos or just cash. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2025 Those measure could mean dunning a delinquent customer, or tapping into Tola's BNPL, working capital product. — Lucinda Shen, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 But that devil would come dunning in the nineteen-thirties, during the battles between New Dealers and the Court led by Charles Evans Hughes. — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024 The agency would dun a public company guilty of a comparable lack of internal controls. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dun
  1. demand
  2. sandy
  3. worry
  4. requirement
  5. chocolate
  6. devil
  7. request
  8. white
Noun
  • Behavioral demand response and peak-time rebates are becoming important tools for managing electricity consumption.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Russia and Ukraine have from time to time swapped POWs but have remained far apart in their demands for accepting a peace settlement.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of demand
Adjective
  • Nigel Eccles, a sandy-haired former McKinsey consultant, grew up on a dairy farm in Northern Ireland and knew nothing about American sports.
    — New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Species living on sandy seabeds or those with very different body shapes and arm lengths might use different strategies to negotiate openings, Kuba added.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of sandy
Verb
  • Sonia Cotto, a 12-year resident of South Middle River, is among neighbors worried about what could come next after Covenant House purchased four nearby lots.
    — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Center Theatre Group says the bookings reflect limited tour options and the need to keep the Ahmanson’s 2,000 seats filled; critics worry financial pressures are eroding its values.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Maxwell also highlighted that the aircraft is being designed around the practical requirements of cargo and logistics operators.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Its ability to clean floors, walls, waterlines and slopes gives it versatility across different cleaning requirements, while the dual filtration system and large debris basket support longer cleaning sessions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of requirement
Adjective
  • But shoppers can still find deals by comparing prices, buying in bulk and opting for a mix of chocolate and non-chocolate sweets.
    — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Just Born produces roughly 2 billion Peeps per year, making the marshmallow chick America’s bestselling non-chocolate Easter candy for over two decades.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of chocolate
Verb
  • It can be poached, scrambled, scotched, roasted, hard-boiled, devilled, pickled, and soft-boiled, all by itself.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Those looking for a savory vegetarian option might want to give the street corn deviled eggs a go.
    — Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 May 2025
Definition of devil
Noun
  • Kids' menus and spa treatments cater to younger guests, while babysitting can be arranged on request.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Trump officials rejected the request, saying approval was urgent.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of request
Adjective
  • The interiors play on terracotta tones that nod at once to the neighborhood’s brick walls and clay tennis courts, with white as a further reminder of the sport.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Irina Temnova In the entryway, the floor is covered with white tiles dotted with small black accents, in keeping with the contemporary classic style.
    — Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Dun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dun. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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