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Recent Examples of dunks
Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks over Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards during Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round series at Wells Fargo Center on May 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunks
dips
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And when the sun dips, 12th Knot takes over—a Gatsby-esque rooftop lounge pulsing with DJ sets, seasonal cocktails, and panoramic views that sweep from St Paul’s to Canary Wharf.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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When your blood sugar dips too low, the right food or drink containing fast-acting carbohydrates can bring it back up within minutes.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Dunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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