FUNKED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

funked

verb

past tense of funk

as in shunned

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Berry shunned the unnatural world whenever, and however possible.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Married to Anne, who shunned the spotlight, their four children were Emily, Blake, Brey and Kristen.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of shunned

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In another fun moment, Reese was talking to the media after the tight win over Italy and Clark ducked past her, apologizing for interrupting her interviews.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Instead of standing up for her player, Stephanie White ducked behind a wall of corporate word salad.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ducked

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At the end of the night, guests chatted about where the afterparty was, as amfAR eschewed hosting one this year.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026
The nineties club kids and their literary representatives might have eschewed historical memory and organized politics, but the newer dance-floor books possess considerably more perspective.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of eschewed

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Michigan avoided its biggest upset since losing to Appalachian State at the beginning of the 2007 season.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Angelenos avoided the most significant impacts of Hurricane Marie over the Labor Day weekend, but the region continued to soak up the fringes of the storm Sunday, according to meteorologists.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of avoided

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Mendoza finished the night 17-of-23 for 237 yards and dodged an injury scare that onlookers feared could affect his second half availability.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
In the past, Prang said, some private jet owners have dodged the tax by hiding their planes in hangars at private airports.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dodged

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During the hearing, King sidestepped lawmakers’ most pointed questions by citing the district’s compliance with state law.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The Marine Corps is also on track to meet its recruiting goal this year, according to officials, having largely sidestepped the deeper struggles facing the other services.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of sidestepped

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During a past earthquake that shook the floor, only a single strand broke across all operating towers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
As Willard wheeled Athena away, fussing with an umbrella to offer the dog shade, Bech Parker shook her head in frustration.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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