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Recent Examples of thunk
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau predicted the type of thunk Brogdon would attempt.
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Fred Katz, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Just an hour before, the metallic thunk of a mailbox lid triggered a line from his play, The Fear of 13, spoken when his character, a death-row inmate, receives a letter.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
There would be, for her, no thrilling thunk of a landing jay, no chickadee wings fanning her ears.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Who woulda thunk Charlie Sheen would be, in this moment, one of the more representative people?
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Fred Katz, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Just an hour before, the metallic thunk of a mailbox lid triggered a line from his play, The Fear of 13, spoken when his character, a death-row inmate, receives a letter.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
There would be, for her, no thrilling thunk of a landing jay, no chickadee wings fanning her ears.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Who woulda thunk Charlie Sheen would be, in this moment, one of the more representative people?
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunk
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Arguably the most famous depiction of Ophelia in pop culture in recent years is the 2019 film Ophelia, which reimagined Hamlet from Ophelia’s point of view, with Daisy Ridley starring as Ophelia.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Under that partnership, Swift grew from a precocious country songwriter into a global pop star.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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That will shift with a thunderclap.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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As seen, Thornton is boom/bust already, but the Lions game presents good boom potential.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Solomon said the massive amounts of spending weren’t fundamentally different from other booms and busts.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The clang of a political gong is deafening.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like the clang of bells, the sound bypassed my ears and punched the air from my lungs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The singer’s textured pixie, which was cut shorter in the back, had face-framing sideburns and curls that narrowly avoided being called bangs, is hard to miss, and now, just in time for fall, has been reintroduced on the front row.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves with curtain bangs.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s an understood language of action that marries really close-up, sharp inserts, the propulsion of rapid editing, wham-bam sound effects, and visual carnage to create excitement.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
16 Aug. 2025
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Easy drinking 100% Merlot with 14% alcohol with flavors that include dark licorice, cinnamon and nutmeg and a wham of a finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The crowd, quietening into a slow clap with the moment building, burst into a celebration.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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But Lloyd’s awkward staging here and questionable affectations (including an audience clap-along) makes Pozzo’s relationship with Lucky unfocused and puzzling.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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But still, none is a slam-dunk fit, and that leaves the Red Wings in a tough spot.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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August 26, 2025 Langeliers’ slam was one of two notable grand slams hit at Sutter Health Park.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Thunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunk. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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