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Definitions

slam dunk

NOUN
a forceful basketball shot
Synonyms
WEAK
dunk dunk shot jam stuff shot

Example Sentences

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Forget the politics: When it comes to personal finance, that advice is a slam dunk.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

And so far, the state’s case looks far from a slam dunk.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

The NBA's ploy to inject intensity into this weekend's All-Star Game with a new US-versus-the-world format has divided basketball's biggest superstars before a single slam dunk has been scored.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

The slam dunk contest, with a two-round format featuring four contestants, will cap Saturday’s festivities.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

“Love you” can slip up on you, sure, but it doesn’t make an in-your-face slam dunk.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas