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

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

But my new favorite—thanks to the hype from none other than Taylor Swift—is the Forme Power Bra that ever so gently pulls back my constantly hunching shoulders, not just improving my posture, but also eliminating the upper back soreness that has long plagued me, both in my runs and in my life. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024