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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

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 NBA announced the four competitors for the slam dunk contest for All-Star Weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Kelly’s case seems to be a slam dunk.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Maybe you can bring a basketball with you on your first mission and make the first slam dunk in space.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas