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Recent Examples of dunk
Using the novel technique of snapping hot dogs in half and dunking buns in water cups, Kobayashi set a new world record of 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes — and putting the sport on the world stage.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 June 2025
Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after dunking the ball against the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on...
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
My medium-sized pho bowl came with brisket and rare beef ($15) dunked in impossibly clear and flavorful beef broth.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
Apparently, the League was not amused when the Stanley Cup was dunked into seawater.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 June 2025
Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after dunking the ball against the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on...
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
My medium-sized pho bowl came with brisket and rare beef ($15) dunked in impossibly clear and flavorful beef broth.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
Apparently, the League was not amused when the Stanley Cup was dunked into seawater.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunk
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Of some concern to BBC bosses will be the corporation’s reach with young people, which dipped from 70% to 67% in 2024-25 – below its target.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Seabreeze makes hot chocolate and dipped cones for An’s Gelato, the parent company of several award winning gelaterias including An’s Hatmakers.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The woman immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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No need to duck the head toward the high point of the door frame.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Six Senses Rome not only allows travelers to immerse in the city’s culture and history but also provides options for relaxation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Travelers come from across the globe to hike the trails, gaze in awe at the falls and granite rockfaces, and immerse themselves in the enchantment of the park.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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“Dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunk. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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