as in stench
a strong unpleasant smell
the overpowering funk of rotten meat emanated from the garbage bin
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as in coward
a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger
he may be a strong, athletic guy, but he's a real funk when it comes to donating blood
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Recent Examples of funk
Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Dorothy’s contemporary journey is set to a score packed with soul, gospel, rock and funk.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Since as early on as his second album, the underrated 2015 collection The Story of Sonny Boy Slim, Clark has embraced everything from fuzzy rock to funk to Prince-ly psychedelia.
—Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
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Noun
This seasonal slump is more than just a fleeting funk for some people.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Dorothy’s contemporary journey is set to a score packed with soul, gospel, rock and funk.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
All three are excellent musicians, but Spear is a marvel, playing with a fluid style that incorporates multiple influences, from rock to African to blues to funk to Duane Eddy twang, with an innate sense of melody that carries the entire band.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Since as early on as his second album, the underrated 2015 collection The Story of Sonny Boy Slim, Clark has embraced everything from fuzzy rock to funk to Prince-ly psychedelia.
—Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for funk
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The Ada County Highway District ducked a bullet at the end of January after discovering that a popular bridge in Southeast Boise could support only the weight of about one car.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2025
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And then just making the right reads on the offensive end, ducking in guys, knocking down the open shot.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Which only underscores the importance of drafting well and avoiding the need to fill holes through free agency.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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The initial vote to proceed was 62-38, triggering a process that led to passage of the funding bill late today and avoid a shutdown.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Four-time All-Star Boston small forward Jaylen Brown, who went to the University of California at Berkeley, similarly shunned a Stanford jersey that had been snuck into the collection.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Old Trafford was shunned for England’s hosting of the 2028 UEFA European Championship, but the new stadium is likely to host similar major events such as the Champions League final.—
Steve Price,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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For some in the room, Paul’s rebellion reflected their deep unease over Trump’s protectionism, which has rattled stock markets, shaken consumer confidence, and strained America’s relationships with its allies.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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No doubt, with the S&P 500 piercing correction territory (10% decline from the highs) on Thursday, traders aren’t shaking things off as well as Scott Bessent.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Markets hate uncertainty, and hopes of dodging a shutdown provided a boost for stocks at the end of a turbulent week.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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With this approach, individuals might dodge the brutal advanced stages entirely, and the world can move one step closer to kicking AD to the curb—or at least keeping it in check.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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This year — in the wake of California wildfires and a tense presidential inauguration — the need to escape felt even more pronounced.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Funk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funk. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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