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Recent Examples of flunk Ruth used that run-in to inform Franks of why Gibbs flunked his psych eval, and to call him on the carpet for dodging the boy’s calls/visits. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024 The Eagles will be a measuring stick During a 27-13 loss that wasn’t as close as the final score might indicate, the Steelers flunked that test. Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 At this point, far too many Americans have flunked that test. Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024 Charlotte Hornets The Mark Williams trade was a spectacular piece of opportunism that sadly went by the wayside when the Lakers flunked his physical, but give the Hornets points for nearly pulling that off. John Hollinger, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flunk
Verb
  • Earlier this year, after failing to meet its own October deadline for the rebate’s relaunch, the government passed a measure allowing producers to claim expenses accrued in the final months of 2024 and the start of 2025.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2025
  • The final lot, a tempera painting by Jacob Lawrence from 1958, failed to sell, providing a rather awkward round of applause to close the evening.
    Robb Report, Robb Report, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • After his 4-foot putt went in during the one-hole playoff against Justin Rose, McIlroy threw his golf club in the air and collapsed to the ground.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 15 May 2025
  • This is often not helped when an investment collapses or defaults, and commentators online and other advisory companies increase client doubts.
    Adam Fayed, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • So Oettinger, out of sheer desperation, flopped to his right, awkwardly because his right foot sort of got caught under him, and swatted the puck down with two hands.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • Last night’s after-party offered an inclusive and welcoming environment, where folks flopped on an array of comfy sofas to take a break from dancing. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • Fill-in moderator Joy Behar took over for Goldberg on Wednesday's telecast, which Goldberg missed due to her sickness.
    Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 15 May 2025

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“Flunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flunk. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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