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Recent Examples of dunked
Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
Public service representatives, including Tower Area Ambulance Services Director Suihkonen, were all taking turns getting dunked in the tank.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Gordon caught the ball in mid-air and dunked it.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
Wiggins hit a step-back jumper and after an Ellis steal, Wiggins dunked to up the Jayhawks’ lead to six.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Nov. 2025
Spurs guard Stephon Castle threw the ball inbounds as a lob pass to Wemby, who then dunked it on Green.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Soaked in a meaty mushroom stock, dredged in flour, and dunked in buttermilk, these crispy, tender mushrooms are extra delicious.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Eriksson Ek and Boldy crashed for the rebound and Boldy slam-dunked his second of the season.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Epic Wings will be taking over the former Breakfast Republic space near the Village Green at the shopping center, serving up original style Buffalo wings and chicken tenderloin strips to be dunked in a variety of sauces, along with fries, pizza sticks and salads.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Steam clouds around the head of someone who has just dunked their full body.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunked
Verb
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Wash With Soap and Water As a final step, dab the area with a cloth or sponge dipped in slightly soapy water.—
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The number of teachers on the payroll dipped, too, by about 17% in 2022 and 2023 before creeping back up in 2024 and 2025, according to data provided by Epic.—
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The couple immersed themselves in his philosophies, maintaining correspondence with the controversial leader.—
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Seattle is a city immersed in nature and shot through with an spirit of conservationism, and 1 Hotel has fully embraced that eco-conscious culture in its design and service.—
Adjective
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Guests can also experience a virtual reality tour of the Titanic that takes them deep into the sea to look at the submerged vessel for a $10 add-on.—
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Fishermen in the Florida Keys found a submerged jar containing bones and other items early Friday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.—
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And a mom and dad promote ocean safety after their son drowned.—
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On June 20, 2001, in the Houston suburb of Clear Lake, Andrea Yates drowned her five children—Noah, John, Paul, Luke, and Mary—in the family bathtub.—
Adjective
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My skin is super sensitive and eczema-prone, so products that keep my skin’s barrier strong and hydrated are nonnegotiable.—
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There’s no better accessory than hydrated healthy skin and hair– especially after flying and braving any elements like cold and snow.—
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“Dunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunked. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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