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
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 June 2026
The Midtown Farmers Market is featuring a broad mix of musical guests throughout June, including jazz, singer-songwriter, DJ and pop/funk/neo soul acts for free every Saturday.
—Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Music fans are still mourning the death of legendary singer D’Angelo and lauding how the vastness of his musical experiences, from gospel to funk to soul, permeates his catalog.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Earth, Wind & Fire, a project named after his astrological reading, coalesced in the late ’60s, blending soul, funk, Latin jazz, rock, and more.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 June 2026
The Midtown Farmers Market is featuring a broad mix of musical guests throughout June, including jazz, singer-songwriter, DJ and pop/funk/neo soul acts for free every Saturday.
—Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
This public artwork and its function — as in, this party and the space’s purpose — feels like a mirror, a temple to self, a shrine to funk, a dedication and invitation to experience what is still so divine and aspirational about the present moment.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Music fans are still mourning the death of legendary singer D’Angelo and lauding how the vastness of his musical experiences, from gospel to funk to soul, permeates his catalog.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 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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Her father didn't kill her; a murdering coward did.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Aguirre’s refusal to duck a fight, even when facing imposing odds against him, is evident in his decision to return a third time to lead Mexico in a World Cup.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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For dinner, standouts included a superb chicken cordon bleu, polar fjord haddock with Parmesan polenta, and an always-available filet cooked to perfection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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This braised chicken calls for orange wine, but a hodgepodge of white plus rosé would be fine, even great.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Last year’s green jersey Biniam Girmay looked to have been the worst affected, but avoided any fractures.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Balance structure with play to avoid burnout.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
Verb
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As a teenager, one of the leads, Wakana Gojo, trains as a hina-doll craftsman but keeps that hidden from his classmates for fear of being shunned for his interests.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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Front-line free-agent pitchers shun Colorado’s high altitude, meaning trades are an option the Rockies must explore to acquire decent, veteran arms.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 Dec. 2025
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While the procedure hasn’t completely shaken off the stigma, in 2026, the BB… sorry, fat grafting to the butt is reemerging as a safe surgery that prioritizes shape over size.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2025
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After dinner the group of us started swapping tales from hunt camps, and Favre’s brother-in-law, Josh Ladner, pointed to the faded T-shirt Brett was wearing and shook his head.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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The regiments who occupied the city to enforce the Crown’s taxation were accustomed to dodging snowballs, oyster shells, and burning coals.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Batie-Smoose addressed the findings and the allegations that SJSU avoided penalizing Kress to dodge attention in an interview with Fox News Digital.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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“Funk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funk. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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