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Recent Examples of dunk
Portland’s Chinese phenom Hansen Yang even got a few minutes, dunking once and blocking a couple shots.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
But Miller was back Wednesday in the Hornets’ 136-117 season-opening win over the Brooklyn Nets at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center — rising, soaring and dunking the ball with acrobatic impunity.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Soaked in a meaty mushroom stock, dredged in flour, and dunked in buttermilk, these crispy, tender mushrooms are extra delicious.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Evans has enjoyed watching that X post of Davis dunking the volleyball.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
But Miller was back Wednesday in the Hornets’ 136-117 season-opening win over the Brooklyn Nets at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center — rising, soaring and dunking the ball with acrobatic impunity.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Soaked in a meaty mushroom stock, dredged in flour, and dunked in buttermilk, these crispy, tender mushrooms are extra delicious.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Evans has enjoyed watching that X post of Davis dunking the volleyball.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunk
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The number of cancellations doubled to 148 Tuesday, while the number of delays dipped somewhat to 2,133, the website reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Olaplex sales dipped in the third quarter, but surpassed Wall Street sales forecasts.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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One flash grenade exploded just a foot away from him, said the alderman, who represents Chicago’s 22nd ward, sending him ducking for cover.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Look for the nearest tree, fence, building, car, or other obstruction to duck behind.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunk. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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