funked

past tense of funk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for funked
Verb
  • Even though all businesses are legally mandated to accept the ZiG it is still often shunned for transactions by locals.
    Tawanda Karombo, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The Creature, who remains nameless throughout the novel, develops into a sensitive and inquisitive soul, yet one shunned by the world for his appearance.
    Big Think, Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Qing Yuan opened the tap, gripped the edge of the trough, and ducked his head under the water.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
  • His new changeup ducked under bats to bamboozle the Mariners’ lefties.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Badlands is a decidedly B-movie that thoroughly utilizes and enjoys the freedoms allowed when any prestige ambition is eschewed.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Keeping her dress the centerpiece of her look, Stewart eschewed bold accessories in favor of a minimalist approach, sans jewelry.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Previous Japanese leaders have avoided discussing Taiwan in the context of a military response.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Margolick argues that Caesar avoided topical satire out of fear.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • His biography was removed from the royal family's official website, and Prince William dodged a question alluding to his uncle's recent drama during his trip to Brazil this week.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Yet, in a recent interview with fellow journalist Jorge Ramos, Mamdani dodged questions about whether Venezuela’s and Cuba’s rulers are dictators.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Campaigning, Spanberger often sidestepped the historic potential of her candidacy.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Wi Sung-lac revealed no immediate progress on the lingering sanctions over THAAD, and sidestepped giving a direct answer on the submarine issue.
    Se Eun Gong, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • And Tagovailoa shook off that early interception with a 9-yard scoring pass to Malik Washington — capping a ferocious seven-minute, 92-yard drive — and then a 38-yard TD strike to Jaylen Waddle.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Miller finished with 129 yards on 18 carries, while Jayden Maiava shook off a poor day throwing the ball with 62 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Funked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funked. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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