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Recent Examples of thunk
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau predicted the type of thunk Brogdon would attempt.
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Fred Katz, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Just an hour before, the metallic thunk of a mailbox lid triggered a line from his play, The Fear of 13, spoken when his character, a death-row inmate, receives a letter.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
There would be, for her, no thrilling thunk of a landing jay, no chickadee wings fanning her ears.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
The venue fell silent as his final shot sailed toward the target, hitting with a thunk.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2024
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Fred Katz, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Just an hour before, the metallic thunk of a mailbox lid triggered a line from his play, The Fear of 13, spoken when his character, a death-row inmate, receives a letter.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
There would be, for her, no thrilling thunk of a landing jay, no chickadee wings fanning her ears.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
The venue fell silent as his final shot sailed toward the target, hitting with a thunk.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunk
Noun
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That day came today as Punk shed his crutches to an even louder pop.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Jazz Chisholm gets caught sleeping on a pop up to second and the Marlins turn the double play pic.twitter.com/5SaB49tSof Chisholm’s mistake wasn’t the only blunder the Yankees made on the basepaths.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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Unlike a mountain that can be seen from miles away, the Grand Canyon reveals itself in a shocking visual thunderclap, all at once.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Although not technically downtown — downtown's western boundary generally is defined as North Lamar Boulevard — the Belvedere comes amid a downtown building boom that has seen scores of new towers, many of them residential high-rises, transform the skyline during the past couple of decades.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The sport witnessed a big boom in the late 1990s and early 2000s, offering drivers big paychecks.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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To add to the chatter and clang of boots, the next cluster approach from the other way.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Parries produce a hearty ringing on impact that sounds like the mighty clang of a clock tower bell.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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With its luxury minus the pretense approach to cruising, Oceania offers considerable bang for your buck.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
28 July 2025
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For those looking to get the most bang for buck from their retirement income, a move overseas could be the answer.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Easy drinking 100% Merlot with 14% alcohol with flavors that include dark licorice, cinnamon and nutmeg and a wham of a finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Bryan Ferry, Brian Eno and company made their wham-bam-glam debut on ‘Roxy Music’ 50 years ago.—
Jill Krajewski,
SPIN,
8 June 2022
Noun
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The rumble of discontent grew into the rapturous clap of thunder.—
Troy Onyango,
Time,
24 July 2025
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Remain inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder clap.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Ryland taps on what appears to be glass, and a mysterious hand slams against it, causing the astronaut to jump back in fear.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Soft-close cabinet doors prevent slams, adjustable shelves help house items of varying sizes, and the natural oak finish offers a simple, sleek aesthetic.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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“Thunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunk. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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