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Recent Examples of dunked
Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 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
Price dunked for a tip-in off a rebound to give Nevada its largest lead at 42-31 two minutes into the second half.
—ABC News, 21 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
One player happy to have not dunked any at 17 was Brooks Koepka.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Backup center Isaiah Jackson then grabbed a rebound and dunked off a pass from Darius Garland to further trim the lead to 99-93.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Using his chopsticks, Elijah dunked a dumpling into a tiny bowl of soy sauce.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The Thunder trailed 60-59 early in the third when Holmgren dunked to start a 14-3 run.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Austin Reaves had 25 points and eight assists Jaxson Hayes dunked seven times as the center had his first double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds, both season highs.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 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
Price dunked for a tip-in off a rebound to give Nevada its largest lead at 42-31 two minutes into the second half.
—ABC News, 21 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
One player happy to have not dunked any at 17 was Brooks Koepka.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Backup center Isaiah Jackson then grabbed a rebound and dunked off a pass from Darius Garland to further trim the lead to 99-93.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Using his chopsticks, Elijah dunked a dumpling into a tiny bowl of soy sauce.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The Thunder trailed 60-59 early in the third when Holmgren dunked to start a 14-3 run.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunked
Verb
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Prices have dipped, inventory has grown, snowpack is at a record low, and economic concerns persist.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Before the Iran conflict erupted in late February, the euro zone's inflation rate had dipped below the central bank's 2% target.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Especially for someone whose entire adult life has been immersed in the adrenaline-infusion of coaching — from its exhilarating highs and anguishing lows to simply always being in the middle of so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Netanyahu, a child psychologist who works three times a week at the Jerusalem municipality, has immersed herself in the issue.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rescuers recovered 22 bodies from inside the submerged bus, including six men, 11 women and five children, Fire Service official Talha Bin Zasim said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Such technology could transform vast maritime regions, such as the South China Sea, into submerged launch pads, enhancing China’s strategic nuclear deterrence and stealth capabilities.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nevertheless, higher gasoline prices have drowned out any hope of a rate cut among the chattering classes.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who yelled were drowned out by the chanting and singing.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond the capixyl, the formula includes hyaluronic acid, biotin, and niacinamide to keep your scalp calm, hydrated, and thriving, so your hair can live its best, fullest life, as Allure puts it.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Glycerin keeps skin comfortably hydrated, while ceramides, cholesterol, and linoleic acid support the barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Dunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunked. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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