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dunk

[duhngk] / dʌŋk /
VERB
dip in liquid
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Doncic’s brilliant March unified the team behind his most valuable player push, his thrilling shot-making and even his smiling dunk against Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

These cases are not a slam dunk for the plaintiffs or defendants on appeal; with so much money at stake, the upcoming battle will be brutal for both.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The Pistons scored 20 seconds later on a dunk by Jalen Duren.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Of course it was a dunk from James.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

I dunk in my fingers, and the water shoots a delicious chill right through me.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio