Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funked
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Nuclear power is experiencing a resurgence after decades of being shunned.—
Emma Withrow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Dec. 2024 -
Only one person in the area hasn’t shunned her, and that’s the local bar owner Ledger Ward, who becomes an important part of Kenna’s life.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
18 Dec. 2024
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At best, this results in superficial engagement—teams may appear aligned on the surface but lack genuine buy-in as difficult conversations are avoided.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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And who has avoided injuries while the rest of the squad have struggled?—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Wolverines came in hot after winning the Big Ten tourney but narrowly dodged UC San Diego in a 3-point thriller on Thursday.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The historic plan would also be significant for the European Union, with investors hopeful the spending will lift a stagnant German economy that narrowly dodged a recession through 2023 and 2024, and also benefit the broader continent.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Bell sidestepped whether the plaintiffs will prevail in the case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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Some are pointing at Turkey, which allegedly sidestepped the Astana peace process and went behind Russia’s back to sponsor the HTS rebel offensive that overran Damascus last weekend.—
Fred Weir,
The Christian Science Monitor,
11 Dec. 2024
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Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Funked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funked. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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