Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funking
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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 -
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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There should be visibility into how the AI works, which means avoiding black box solutions.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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McClary said there has been a surge in Americans coming to his nonprofit group and partners across the country to seek help on managing debt and avoiding bankruptcy and debt collectors.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Skenes, on the other hand, was dodging danger throughout his six innings.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS CHECKERED FLAG — Lewis Hamilton wants a cap on wealth while dating a billionaire and dodging taxes.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Add 2 ounces of water to compensate for shaking.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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In a major rupture, strong shaking could last tens of seconds to more than a minute.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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In the meantime, each of the three companies is shirking blame.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2026
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And Macy’s is still doing those in New York City this summer, so nobody’s shirking on the fireworks.—
Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Not only will O'Neil's sidestepping of questions fuel the fire, but the circuit's next event on the calendar is not scheduled until July 23-26 in the United Kingdom, leaving ample time for reports and rumors to drum up even more uncertainty.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Surrounded by trees and mountain landscapes, the transparent structure delivers the atmosphere of an outdoor wedding while sidestepping many of the logistical headaches that come with weather-dependent venues.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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She was later arrested on suspicion of evading police and assault with a deadly weapon on an officer, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Daniels later pleaded no contest to evading a police officer, court records show, in a deal that saw prosecutors dismiss numerous other charges, including second degree burglary of a vehicle and four counts of assault on a police officer.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Infinite Black Inside is one of those introverted electronic records that puts the soul and intellect of its producer at its center, eschewing genre conventions out of emotional necessity.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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The doc also digs into the generational shift which has seen young generations eschewing regimented and sometimes abusive kitchens in favor of a more egalitarian, human way of doing things.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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“Funking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funking. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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