Synonyms of hunching

hunching

verb

present participle of hunch

as in crouching

to lie low with the limbs close to the body

he hunched next to a bush to avoid being seen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crouching
• huddling
• squatting
• scrunching
• hunkering (down)
• couching
• squinching
• curling up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hunching

Families can share experiences instead of hunching over devices, skills can be honed, big business can streamline development. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

Focus on staying upright rather than leaning or hunching under the load. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris, a former nurse and women’s health and fitness coach, told Patient that hunching is the biggest pitfall. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

That’s because these are the muscles that most commonly become tight and painful with poor posture, creating a vicious cycle of even more slouching and hunching. — Danielle Zickl, Health, 15 June 2026

Poor Posture Poor posture, like slouching or hunching over a desk, puts constant stress on your muscles and joints. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026

And given its compact construction, only someone with a small build could navigate the passage by hunching over or shifting sideways, presenting an awkward picture. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026

View gallery - 4 images Soldering frequently involves hunching in and squinting at the fiddly task at hand, or performing that task under an unmoving magnifying glass. — New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026

Your back hurts from hunching over your laptop. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025