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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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Fans might look upon the Tagovailoa situation as a cautionary tale of handing out a big contract to a player who was no slam dunk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 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

With the world’s help, it’s practically a slam dunk.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman