1
as in loads
a considerable amount
that new sports car must have cost a real chunk of change
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2
as in hunks
a small uneven mass
a little chunk of dirt
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Recent Examples of chunks
Other companies, including Amazon, Meta, and Pinterest — all of which have made major investments in AI — have recently announced plans to cut significant chunks of their workforce, indicating even more troubling days ahead.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Indeed, some emergency routes have huge mountains of snowy ice chunks obstructing more than one lane of the road because the snowplows could not move the snow to the side of the road due to all of the bike lane obstacles .
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
To finish your meal, the honey soft serve—with a hard chocolate shell and sizable chunks of honeycomb—is a must.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Those companies have spent chunks of their hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital funds on aggressive national marketing campaigns in recent months.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In Eastport on Monday, neighbors took advantage of sunny weather to break up chunks of ice left in the roadway.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
It was sent along with a photo of ice chunks in the Ohio River.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
Heavy chunks of ice coating the plants from usually protective sprays of water to create thin ice layers, led to breakages.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Break up any big chunks of sugar and lay the bread slice on top, then seal it in an airtight container for about a day.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Indeed, some emergency routes have huge mountains of snowy ice chunks obstructing more than one lane of the road because the snowplows could not move the snow to the side of the road due to all of the bike lane obstacles .
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
To finish your meal, the honey soft serve—with a hard chocolate shell and sizable chunks of honeycomb—is a must.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Those companies have spent chunks of their hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital funds on aggressive national marketing campaigns in recent months.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In Eastport on Monday, neighbors took advantage of sunny weather to break up chunks of ice left in the roadway.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
It was sent along with a photo of ice chunks in the Ohio River.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
Heavy chunks of ice coating the plants from usually protective sprays of water to create thin ice layers, led to breakages.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Break up any big chunks of sugar and lay the bread slice on top, then seal it in an airtight container for about a day.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunks
Noun
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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In January 2018, Cora, a team contingent, and Boston Mayor Marty Wash flew to Puerto Rico to deliver 10 tons of medical supplies, water filtration systems, other necessities, and a monetary donation.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Casey Wasserman, creator of a talent agency behind tons of A-list music artists, actors and sports legends, and Ghislaine Maxwell had a handful of flirtatious email exchanges in 2003, according to documents included in the most recent release by the DOJ.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Manscaped’s ‘Hair Ballad’ Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Prevent Blocked Drainage Holes One of Martha's favorite ways to repurpose broken terracotta pots is by placing them in the bottom of her planters to keep drainage holes clear of clumps of dirt or vegetation.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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The veteran band appeared to tease their next era this week when their official website turned into a high school rocker’s bedroom festooned with rock posters that serve as interactive previews of new songs, amid piles of CDs and a clump of dirty clothes.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fox News Digital took photos of the nearby camps — which contain piles of junk, such as clothes, open containers, boxes, bags and trash.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Use those wads of wrapping paper leftover from a birthday, baby shower, or holiday bash to stuff the bottom and sides of the box and prevent shifting during shipping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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At least three people died and nearly two dozen others were injured after a building used as temporary lodgings for workers caught fire early Friday in a suburb of Hungary's capital, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The state’s biggest cities historically benefit greatly, but the funding requests reach dozens of municipalities in all corners of the state.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Because it’s consumed in relatively small quantities, ginger isn’t a standout source of any vitamins or minerals.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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However, some oils are not safe for pets, especially if added in large quantities.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Chunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunks. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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