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Recent Examples of dunks
Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks over Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards during Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round series at Wells Fargo Center on May 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunks
Verb
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From PB&Js and dips to smoothies and sauces, almost all of us have experienced the familiar flavor of peanut butter.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Sheeran also dips into world beats, inspired by recording for a month in India.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Dunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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