skunked

past tense of skunk
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skunked
Verb
  • In response, Ukrainian tech innovators are looking for alternatives that would enable the robots to drive faster to increase their chances of completing their missions before they get spotted and bombed by Russian kamikaze drones.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Several complaints, largely filed in Spanish, asked why they were locked up and bombed.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Blue Jays nearly defeated the Dodgers in Game 6 on Friday night, but the valiant comeback attempt fell short in the ninth inning as Los Angeles was able to turn a game-ending double play.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Spanberger then narrowly defeated Nick Frietas, a Republican member of the House of Delegates, in 2020 to be re-elected.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • While basic first aid can often ease the pain of a bee sting, according to the Mayo Clinic, those who are stung more than a dozen times can experience a more severe reaction, which includes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and lightheadedness.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Considering that one cocktail could cost one hour of some employees’ wages, the removal of that free drink benefit stung even more, Quimby and Reber told Deadline.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tarkenton and his Minnesota Vikings, of course, felt the Raiders’ wrath one January afternoon in Pasadena when Oakland trounced them in Super Bowl XI.
    Jon Becker, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The Blue Jays trounced the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series, taking a 1-0 lead with an 11-4 win.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Most fans of the show have likely been bracing themselves to see how Hemsworth takes on a character Cavill has long mastered.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • James' office probed allegations that the organization inflated the former president's net worth by billions of dollars and cheated lenders and others with false and misleading financial statements.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Learn about the latest scam that has cheated companies out of millions.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Patrick Mahomes overcame the worst start to a game in his storied career to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 28-7 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
  • While reflecting on the special father-son moment, Broderick said his son overcame his nerves.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Skunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skunked. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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