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dunk

[duhngk] / dʌŋk /
VERB
dip in liquid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
douse soak
STRONG
duck immerse saturate sop souse submerge submerse
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dry
STRONG
dehydrate

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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

Bronny, 19, stole possession and passed to LeBron, who ran the length of the court for an uncontested dunk that was part of a 26-point contribution from the 41-year-old.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

He’d get two free throws but those wouldn’t be nearly as exciting as a dunk.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

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Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo

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