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Recent Examples of dunks
Self praised Council for setting up several of Bidunga’s dunks off lobs.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Dominique Wilkins’ son, Jacob, is a freshman at the University of Georgia who dunks like his dad.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Still, Kelly periodically dunks a rapid-test strip in her morning coffee just to be safe.
—Sean Patrick Cooper, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
His team responded with a quick turnover but eventually settled down and rode another tenacious defensive effort – and three straight Pharaoh Compton dunks – to get him his 200th career victory as head coach.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Dominique Wilkins’ son, Jacob, is a freshman at the University of Georgia who dunks like his dad.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Still, Kelly periodically dunks a rapid-test strip in her morning coffee just to be safe.
—Sean Patrick Cooper, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
His team responded with a quick turnover but eventually settled down and rode another tenacious defensive effort – and three straight Pharaoh Compton dunks – to get him his 200th career victory as head coach.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunks
Verb
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The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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As the sun dips, gather to participate in a temazcal heat ceremony, curated for mind, body, and spiritual cleansing, before sharing a meal and stories cooked by a private chef.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The sun ducks down and sets Conejo Mountain against warm pinks and purples, transforming the ridgeline into an epic silhouette.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dignitaries would climb up Bab al Silsilah, a narrow limestone street that ducks under an arched gate.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunks. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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