Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funking
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Midday was for ducking into a family-run lodge for miso ramen or chicken katsu, the kind of spot where the windows fog up and the air smells of rich broth.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Dec. 2025 -
Admittedly, there would be no upside in ducking the question.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
13 Dec. 2025
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Like similar faux fur styles, the brand recommends avoiding frequent washing to maintain their plush texture.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Cutting down on caffeine after lunchtime, avoiding (or limiting) naps, and engaging in a relaxing bedtime routine can all aid in the process too—as will patience.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
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Wardlaw's flimsy pretext is the go-to move of those dodging transparency.—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trying to keep up with tariff news, especially as a consumer who isn't necessarily an expert in economic policy, can feel like dodging sporadic jump scares.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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While Bryant was able to come from behind, the Lady Hornets had a hard time shaking off the Lady Warriors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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By shirking their duty to maintain order and protect agents, these local officials endanger lives and undermine national security.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Wife Swap explains this as Emily shirking her stay-at-home-mom responsibilities by ending up on a TV show.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For this reason, sidestepping Machado, came as a shock to many.—
Javier Corrales,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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Zheng and his team took a different approach, sidestepping physical synchronization altogether.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
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The Union City man who was allegedly driving the getaway vehicle was also booked on suspicion of evading police with disregard to public safety and fleeing police in opposite lanes of traffic.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Until now, the plaintiffs had effectively accused Wexner of evading service.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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For the last 17 years, Mellencamp has heeded that advice, eschewing large, outdoor venues for smaller, more intimate theaters.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Bad Plus, the iconoclastic jazz group known for its genre-eschewing approach, will disband in 2026, closing a 26-year chapter of experimentation.—
Marc Schneider,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Funking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funking. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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