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Recent Examples of gunky
But the gunky fascinations of the text remain intact.
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunky
Adjective
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There's a feeling of instant gratification when turning grimy, dirty panes into crystal clear glass.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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With customizable wash modes, this machine quietly and efficiently handles all the work of cleaning grimy bottles without soaking, scrubbing, or chapped hands.—
Nicole Kinning,
Wired News,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jackson Lamb has long, greasy hair and a pot belly over which hangs a filthy old trench coat.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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On the other end, Ja’Marr Chase is coming off an absolutely filthy touchdown grab last Sunday.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The stained glass traces a hierarchy from the current dean to the Crown and then to God.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Wood stained baseboards may need a gentler cleaning approach, such as Murphy’s Oil Soap, to protect the finish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Raw meat was stored on unclean storage racks in the walk-in cooler, while containers of cooked dumplings and dumpling filling were stored on the floor.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Katadyn BeFree Water Filter Bottle Clean water is non-negotiable when exploring the backcountry—one sip of unclean water can have life-threatening consequences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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But when a grubby circus impresario, Fulbert Freakfinder, arrives offering Stitch Head a starring role in his freak show, our hero is tempted by the promise of love and acceptance.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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When Ferrara was starting out, private investment in low-budget films was spurred by tax loopholes, a way for doctors, dentists, and racketeers to get rid of extra cash that would otherwise wind up in Uncle Sam’s grubby mitts.—
Nick Pinkerton,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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France has Europe’s largest population of Muslims, over 6 million, for whom pigs are considered impure.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even the most natural parts of many women’s lives — such as menstruation, clothing or even breastfeeding — can be framed as being impure or as moral transgressions.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In August 2023, the airline apologized to two passengers who were escorted off a plane after refusing to sit in a soiled seat.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Health inspectors found two visibly soiled wiping cloths on the preparation table surface.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Probably some kind of grungy T-shirt and jeans.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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The grungy wash was also applied to baggy cargo jeans, a moto jacket and more.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Gunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunky. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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