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
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The honey does an admirable job of couching the rum’s heavy funk.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn each burst out of their respective scoring funks with two-goal efforts, and Frank Vatrano also tallied.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Padres managed just five hits, with one bouncing off a base to plate their first run of the game and another off a pitcher’s glove cracking the door open for a hitter in the deepest of funks.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The honey does an admirable job of couching the rum’s heavy funk.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Verb
Tate’s dad worked as a freelance DJ in the 1980s and early 1990s, and introduced her to funk and early hip-hop artists during that time through his extensive record collection.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn each burst out of their respective scoring funks with two-goal efforts, and Frank Vatrano also tallied.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for funk
Noun
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Something soured Monday night at Madison Square Garden and the stench of spoilt optimism wafted into Wednesday.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The decaying matter causes a stench that lingers for days.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Severance star Zach Cherry is Gary, a coward who isn’t sure he can be loved.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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And, in a way, this coward is the only sane one.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Now, 25 games and 577 days since the injury that put his career in jeopardy, there was All on the Bengals’ practice fields, cutting and accelerating, extending for receptions and ducking into blocking assignments.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Baker was hiding in the grassy area of a field and was seen ducking down as passing traffic approached, Hawaii Police Chief Reed Mahuna said in a press conference shown on Hawaii News Now and reviewed by PEOPLE.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Improved nutrition and ingredient quality Fresh dog food typically uses ingredients that pet owners recognize, such as chicken, broccoli or grains.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Residents and visitors were urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Residents and festivalgoers were urged to avoid the area and expect a significant law enforcement presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine what led to the shooting.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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During his welcome address, Leo appealed to Spaniards, especially political leaders, to put polemics aside and invest in educating young people to appreciate diversity and complexity rather than shunning them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Consumer staples, healthcare — The sectors were bright spots in Friday’s sell-off as investors shunned tech names for defensive corners of the market.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Hulst kept hammering lap after lap through the second mile but still could not shake Serna.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Then stir or shake the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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An officer had to dodge the vehicle to avoid being struck, according to the district attorney’s statement.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Go in May to dodge midges and summer crowds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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“Funk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funk. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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