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as in theory
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as in idea
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Recent Examples of hunch
Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Salma hunched over the stove, making tea and bread for everyone.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
In medical care, researchers say sycophantic AI could lead doctors to confirm their first hunch about a diagnosis rather than encourage them to explore further.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Raskin, 63, and Kerry dropped to the ground together, and photos captured the congressman hunched over her with his arm around her.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Salma hunched over the stove, making tea and bread for everyone.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Rebelein, the horror-minded author of Edenville, has made a recent habit of reading aloud during the editorial process, off the hunch that external voices can help one tighten a draft.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
In medical care, researchers say sycophantic AI could lead doctors to confirm their first hunch about a diagnosis rather than encourage them to explore further.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunch
Verb
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After he was hit in the left temple, Sykes, 39, could be seen crouching down on the stage.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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But then a heavy beat drops, and the figure crouches down into a duckwalk, moving across the walkway in a low bounce before springing up with the circling arm movements of voguing.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Noun
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But with the arrival of the next course, bread and butter, I was forced to revise my theory.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The landfill theory made some birding enthusiasts uneasy and prompted some authorities, locals and others to defend Ushuaia, a city of nearly 85,000 that draws tourists to its Antarctic cruise ships and abundant, watchworthy bird population.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Eastern Conference Atlanta Dream Does Angel Reese’s addition get the Dream over the first-round hump?—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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But all that also adds a massive camera dune to the back of the device, whereas Samsung's current stack is just an annoying little hump.—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The solar system is estimated to be around 2 light-years wide, giving you an idea of just how far astronomers consider our cosmic backyard to extend.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Not having to consider finances or James’ specific (and largely unknown) priorities, members of The Athletic’s NBA staff have some ideas.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Former University of Kansas one-and-done combo guard Darryn Peterson huddled with scouts and front-office executives representing 10 pro basketball teams on Wednesday morning at the NBA Combine in Chicago.—
Gary Bedore
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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On the Mall, the wide avenue leading to the palace, a sudden downpour and a bitter wind buffeted a scant line of crowds, huddled under umbrellas against the barriers lining the iconic red roadway.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Few would hazard a guess at what the world of technology will look like when VivaTech celebrates its 20th birthday.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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There was letter-sound bingo, guess-the-sound flashcards and even a visit from a special spelling helper — a toy owl, named Echo, who lives at the end of a yardstick.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
13 May 2026
Noun
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If there is new growth from trunks, only remove the declining leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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When Not to Fertilize Fruit Trees Our experts say to avoid fertilizing fruit trees during the following periods to ensure healthy, abundant growth.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Newsom being Newsom, and a sharp operative, the notion of a national program can’t help but once again put him in the national conversation.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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With a cast drawn from comedy-scene friends such as Kate Berlant and Conner O’Malley all tuned into a very specific wavelength, the movie somehow surpasses conventional notions of camp and irony to exist in a genuinely unique space all its own.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Hunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunch. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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