flunk

verb

ˈfləŋk How to pronounce flunk (audio)
Definition of flunknext
as in to fail
to be unsuccessful the movie flunks, both as entertainment and as a dramatization of a historical incident

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Recent Examples of flunk Or the employee cafeteria in the chains’ corporate overlord’s headquarters flunking an inspection? — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026 John has just flunked the bar for the second time, and his job at the DA’s office — which has a three-strike policy — is in peril. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026 By the end of the eighth grade, Ben—now out as gay—was flunking every class. — Longreads, 3 Feb. 2026 To her, the fact that many vehicles are now flunking this test is, in some ways, a positive sign. — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flunk
  1. fail
  2. collapse
  3. flop
  4. miss
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  • Justice John Dixon said Bauer Media had failed to show the claims made about Wilson were substantially true or trivial.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of fail
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  • According to the SemiAnalysis report, CXMT purchased a large number of patents from Qimonda, a German chip maker that collapsed amid the 2008 global financial crisis.
    — Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • For all the challenges Prisco’s weathered over the century, nothing tested the family resolve like damage from a violent wind storm last August that tore into the store, causing part of the back wall to collapse and sending water pouring inside.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of collapse
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  • Relatively low rates secured for bonds issued by Nvidia and SpaceX flopped in the secondary debt market earlier this month while Amazon had to settle for rates that were high by its standards, The Wall Street Journal reported on July 12.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026
  • The second play shows that this column isn't really about whether Clark flops.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of flop
Verb
  • Cam Gill missed the first practice of Carolina Panthers’ training camp.
    — Mike Kaye July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • The warrior who masters these qualities can recognize openings others miss and act without hesitation.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of miss

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“Flunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flunk. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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