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Recent Examples of dunked
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Donna thinks maybe they were put in the lake to keep something from coming out, used as a sort of ward against a submerged evil.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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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
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It just is drowned out by a lot of the hate.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Amidst the blur of newborn snuggles, middle-of-the-night feedings, plus the physical and emotional recovery, one of the most surprising changes many new mothers notice is their skin suddenly transforms from hydrated and smooth to dry, tight, itchy, and flaky.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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The lightweight formula combines hyaluronic acid to quench thirsty skin, niacinamide to smooth and brighten, and the brand’s signature herbal blend—featuring ingredients like oat, calendula, and chickweed—to keep skin feeling fresh and comfortably hydrated.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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“Dunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunked. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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