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as in chunk
a small uneven mass
what looked like a hunk of potato in her stew turned out to be a pebble
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Recent Examples of hunk
And remember, that’s not seven individual hunks of metal or stamps in the sheet metal; those numbers are far greater.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
These plays all scratch the same exact itch of, say, watching Bachelorette hunks get hooked up to a lie detector or watching Mike White whine about the lack of fine cuisine on Survivor.
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Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Regulars also swear by the signature Twin Steer burger and the spaghetti chili, packed with beans and meat and served with a hunk of garlic toast.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
Navel-gazing cinema about the creative process isn’t usually my bag, but Almodóvar doesn’t take his own misery that seriously, even inserting a manic pixie dream hunk, a male stripper-slash-firefighter played by Patrick Criado, for a little bump and grind.
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Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
These plays all scratch the same exact itch of, say, watching Bachelorette hunks get hooked up to a lie detector or watching Mike White whine about the lack of fine cuisine on Survivor.
—
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Regulars also swear by the signature Twin Steer burger and the spaghetti chili, packed with beans and meat and served with a hunk of garlic toast.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
Navel-gazing cinema about the creative process isn’t usually my bag, but Almodóvar doesn’t take his own misery that seriously, even inserting a manic pixie dream hunk, a male stripper-slash-firefighter played by Patrick Criado, for a little bump and grind.
—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunk
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The investment team then executed a total studs-up rebuild in collaboration with Gary Eisner of BuiltIN Studio.
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Following in her mom's footsteps, Martin styled her hair in a loose updo and accessorized with diamond studs.
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Add oak chunks in a smoker box or foil packet with ventilation holes.
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Instead of a monthly check, every American would be given an account containing a chunk of equity invested in a broad portfolio.
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Nailing the tone was always a challenge, and Black gives props to scribes Aaron and Adam Nee who were able to blend comedy with the campy barbarian beefcake world of He Man.
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The founding era’s premier beefcake is uniquely adaptable to an alpha aesthetic.
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Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
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Now the players were clumps of broken petals on grass.
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This superb sipper is as good a reason as any to break out your punch bowl, and is soon to become your signature once everyone at the gathering catches an eyeful, then tastes a cup-full.
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This weekend, fans will also get an eyeful during the NBA All-Star Weekend.
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The alpha heroes of 1980s romances—ranch owners, corporate raiders, anyone played by Michael Douglas—tended to be emotionally constipated anti-feminists intent on dominating the opposite sex by using testosterone and wads of cash.
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And Lamanna’s coauthor Jingmai O’Connor, vertebrate paleontologist and associate curator of fossil reptiles at Chicago’s Field Museum, also pointed out wads of bone found in the Changma Basin resemble pellets that owls regurgitate after feeding on prey.
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Pastas, all made in house, are a solid choice too—like the Squid Ink Orecchiette with lump crab.
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Stocklas was retired by the time of his Powerball win, which netted a lump-sum payment of $191 million.
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Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
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Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.
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“Hunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunk. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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