clunks 1 of 2

plural of clunk

clunks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clunk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clunks
Noun
  • The main reason why observers were so stressed is because the shifts in the bond market typically haven’t been seen during economic downturns or stock market dips.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
  • And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Snow White hits theaters on March 21.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • When the biggest name in the sport jumps teams, a tsunami hits.
    Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But Wesley slams off the tape right then and there, and later side-eyes Graham in the break room.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Out of the blue, Ian attacks the man and slams a dagger into his heart.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Clunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clunks. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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