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dunked

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verb

past tense of dunk
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
Verb
Pitchfork Steak Fondue Cowboys cook steaks on a pitchfork dunked in hot oil at this dinner event before the Medora Musical. Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026 Soaked in a meaty mushroom stock, dredged in flour, and dunked in buttermilk, these crispy, tender mushrooms are extra delicious. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Randle shed Champagnie with a forearm and power dunked with two hands before Wembanyama could block it. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 May 2026 Warren got Josh Lowe and Vaughn Grissom on flyouts and was one strike away from escaping the jam when Peraza dunked an 0-2 curve into left-center for the win. Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 Warren got Josh Lowe and Vaughn Grissom on flyouts and was one strike away from escaping the jam when Peraza dunked an 0-2 curve into left-center for the win. ABC News, 2 May 2026 Young specifically remembers watching a play against Penn State where the big man caught the ball on the block, reverse pivoted, spun and dunked it with two hands. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026 The drums might knock and rattle or sound like they were dunked in the subterranean oceans of Titan. Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 One scout noted Peterson dunked quite a bit in high school, and that hasn’t translated. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunked
Verb
  • Alex Newhook’s shot dipped below Luukkonen’s glove and gave the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 overtime win against the Sabres in Game 7.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • April 29Trump’s approval rating dipped two points from March, to 40%, and his disapproval rating increased five points, to 56%, according to the latest Emerson College survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted April 24-26 (the poll has a margin of error of 3).
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
  • Astronauts on the International Space Station are usually immersed in groundbreaking science experiments or witnessing breathtaking cosmic sights – not showcasing their skills in the culinary arts.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • The submarine departed from the Port of Kaohsiung for its latest testing mission, marking its 15th sea trial and ninth submerged navigation test.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
  • Multiple vehicles became submerged and in at least one case, a driver had to be rescued from the roof of her car.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • And when the co-owner of a vineyard is found dead, drowned in his own wine, the women work to make sense of this seemingly unmotivated murder.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 June 2026
  • It just is drowned out by a lot of the hate.
    Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • Keep your bouquet out of direct sunlight and consider putting it in a cool, dark place or even your refrigerator first thing after cutting to ensure the flowers remain hydrated.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
  • Staying hydrated, while often taken for granted, is key.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

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“Dunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunked. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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