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flunking

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verb

present participle of flunk

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flunking
Verb
George's low moment in Philadelphia was a 25-game suspension last season for flunking a drug test that put a permanent blemish on his career. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Hannah starts flunking tests, missing class, and becomes totally subsumed in Melanie’s world and her instructor’s investment in her. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 June 2026 Lost in the shuffle at times is the 35-year-old George — in large part this season because of a 25-game suspension for flunking a drug test — who has deferred to the other three Sixers when needed yet can still flash that All-Star form. — CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Or the employee cafeteria in the chains’ corporate overlord’s headquarters flunking an inspection? — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026 By the end of the eighth grade, Ben—now out as gay—was flunking every class. — Longreads, 3 Feb. 2026 For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026 Conservatives, with few exceptions, united behind her, arguing the controversy was an example of a left-wing instructor flunking a student over their Christian beliefs. — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025 The coursework was intense, and the two struggled, even flunking some classes. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flunking
Adjective
  • The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and International Criminal Court, which all got failing grades in last year's survey, saw the biggest gains.
    — Andrea Shalal, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The state graded the campus an F for three consecutive years, meaning two more failing grades could trigger an intervention.
    — Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Your skeleton has a demanding day job, pumping out fresh new blood cells and serving as a mineral bank for calcium, not to mention keeping your head up and preventing your organs from collapsing into a disappointing puddle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The episode moves through the housing crash by following a chain of people relevant to the market collapsing.
    — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • While offensive players are often chastised for flopping in an attempt to get free throws, every clip in the NBA’s four-minute video about flopping focused on defensive players.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Because the flopping infraction carries no suspension, George remains fully cleared to suit up Friday when Boston hosts his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That could mean missing certain contact items, such as personal phone and emails — an omission noted by SEIU Local 1000 and CASE.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
  • As grief rippled through the neighborhood, nonprofits and agencies including the Red Cross, NYC Human Resources Administration and World Central Kitchen helped shaken families with emergency shelter, supplies and updates about missing people.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Maccacio urged pet owners struggling to care for their animals to seek help rather than let a pet suffer.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • If Trump refuses, Democrats could use it as evidence that the administration’s promises have not translated into relief for struggling families.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026

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“Flunking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flunking. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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