as in immersed
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
dunking a doughnut in one's morning coffee
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Recent Examples of dunked
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Later in the inning, Marte dunked one into right field, driving in another run.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
No one’s ever dunked a three in an NBA game, right?
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
After powering their way to their first two runs, the Dodgers dinked and dunked Dollander for another pair in the second.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Later in the inning, Marte dunked one into right field, driving in another run.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
No one’s ever dunked a three in an NBA game, right?
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunked
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The back of the dress, which included a ribbon that flowed down to the ground, dipped low enough to reveal nearly all of the star's large back tattoo, which depicts roses along a vine, as well as a baby lamb.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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That rank dipped to 18th in 2024, when the Chiefs had 39.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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The husband-and-wife co-founders grew up in Brooklyn and spent their youth immersed in Williamsburg’s creative and cultural scene in the late 2000s.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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This all-in-one approach keeps developers immersed in the flow.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Officials say the recovery marks an important milestone in Egypt’s national plan to study, preserve and showcase its submerged heritage.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Three teens, a 15-year-old and twin 18-year-olds, got out of the submerged cart on their own.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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And in September 2024, Kyle Brinker, 33, drowned during an annual swim test at the swimming pool at the Gladstone Community Center.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many Allied soldiers drowned, hit mines or were cut down by Nazi machine gun crossfire.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This pick taps both to keep hair hydrated and fresh, and help combat frizz.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Dunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunked. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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