How to Use chuck in a Sentence

chuck

1 of 2 verb

• I swear, I have half a mind to chuck this job and become a hermit!
• And please — bring the bag all the way to the trash can and don’t chuck it elsewhere.
  — Leslie Nemo, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2020
• Just chuck the stone back into the woods and keep going.
  — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 26 May 2020
• Ellie grabs a flaming log from the hearth and chucks it at him.
  — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2023
• That night, the Wades chucked their running plays and drew up an all-new offense.
  — Matt Higgins Jalen Wright, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2023
• Just chuck it into a trash can or compost it — that's it.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 24 Mar. 2021
• Did Zachary Levi just chuck his DC career out the window?
  — Brendan Morrow, The Week, 30 Jan. 2023
• In the wildcat, can chuck the ball around, also is a good receiver, as well.
  — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022
• When my first catch emerged from the waves, a crewmember unhooked it and chucked it into my sack.
  — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
• Chris Christie took the low-hanging fruit he was handed and chucked it straight at Ramaswamy’s head.
  — Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 24 Aug. 2023
• Don’t simply chuck these devices in the trash, as the batteries can cause fires.
  — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2022
• This isn’t the first time that Georgia’s government has chucked rail cars into the ocean.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 June 2023
• Pop the last of your melatonin gummies, which never work but taste great, and chuck that empty jar right in the trash.
  — Danielle Kraese, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2020
• In the footage, the figures move the safe to the top of the building’s staircase, then chuck it down the stairs, badly damaging tile and drywall.
  — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2022
• Sharpies run dry, and Hoover chucks them over her shoulder, a new one appearing in her hand.
  — Lucy Feldman, Time, 10 July 2023
• The 11-foot conventional model can chuck three to eight ounces of bait and sinker out past the breakers.
  — Alberto Knie, Field & Stream, 22 June 2023
• He was never sacked against the league's No. 2 defense in sacks, but faced heavy pressure on the decisive play and had to chuck the ball deep.
  — Schuyler Dixon, ajc, 25 Dec. 2022
• There won’t be a priest, or a wedding dress, or someone chucking a bouquet.
  — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
• If not, chuck this overall sanguine guess regarding the Cougars’ fortunes in the garbage.
  — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 July 2021
• But chucking money at the problem is no use, new research shows.
  — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 11 May 2023
• And one week after that, Drake was struck in the arm by a cellphone chucked by a fan at Chicago’s United Center on the first night of his new tour.
  — Joseph Wilkinson New York Daily News (tns), al, 10 July 2023
• If your kid chucks it down the stairs or flings their tablet out the window because Bluey stopped playing, Amazon will replace the tablet for free.
  — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
• There’s an exasperating trend in superhero movies that has reached the end of its shelf life and needs to be chucked.
  — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023
• Video released by police in July appears to show Furcron chuck the item, though the deputies are not visible in the footage.
  — David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2020
• Should be a relatively easy win for the Spartans, no matter who’s chucking the ball.
  — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 1 Sep. 2023
• The Bulls were grooving before Brown chucked the ball double coverage.
  — Nick Alvarez | [e-mail], al, 16 Sep. 2023
• Kyle Whittingham has always thought the preferred type of quarterback is one who can chuck it and churn with it.
  — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022
• After Tkachuk tried to snatch Ullmark’s stick, Boston’s goalie chucked both gloves and attempted to square up.
  — Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2023
• The people of Highland Park aren’t just going to chuck their Urban Outfitters denim in the bin.
  — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2021
• If your kid chucks it down the stairs into a mop bucket or flings their tablet out the window because Bluey stopped playing, Amazon will replace the tablet for free.
  — WIRED, 17 Nov. 2023

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chuck

2 of 2 noun

• The chophouse grind is a blend of ground brisket, short rib and chuck.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2022
• Because venison is a lean meat, the chuck does the work of adding more fat and richness to the chili.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
• But some heavy-duty drills still use a key, a small tool that’s used to tighten and loosen the jaws of the chuck.
  — Lynn Redmile and Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2023
• Get some ground chuck, break out the grill, and start cooking juicy burgers!
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 10 May 2023
• Place pork, ground chuck, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 3 July 2020
• The problem here is that the cost of shelter isn’t like the price of bananas, shoelaces, champagne or ground chuck.
  — Dallas News, 3 July 2022
• Four flutes for clean drilling and the bits feature a three-flat shank to eliminate slipping in the chuck.
  — Allen Foster, chicagotribune.com, 25 Feb. 2021
• The 8-ounce Flatiron Burger is made of 21-day aged chuck-brisket topped with cheese, bacon and more.
  — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2022
• For the filling, lean ground chuck is perfect, while red wine will add flavors that are rich and bold.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
• Craft house started out in 2016 as a food truck serving burgers made from a blend of fresh-ground chuck, short rib and brisket beef.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2023
• The smaller bits on the left are all round shank, but the larger bits have shanks with three flat surfaces to prevent them from spinning in the chuck.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 4 Nov. 2021
• And the rotary hammer chuck equips it for masonry drilling.
  — Joe Truini, Popular Mechanics, 1 Sep. 2020
• Tender ground chuck and velvety noodles meet in this easy, 25-minute recipe that was made for cold winter nights.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 June 2023
• Try the award-winning cheeseburger, a mix of brisket, sirloin and dry-aged chuck, butter and a blend of Gruyère and sharp Cheddar cheeses.
  — Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 20 July 2021
• The burger is made with ground chuck and topped with cheddar, whiskey barbecue sauce, roasted green chile and crispy onions.
  — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2022
• There weren’t many explosive chuck plays since the longest gain of the day was a 29-yard pass to Slade Bolden just after halftime.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 3 Oct. 2021
• Boneless beef chuck works, too, but needs an extra 1 cup of water and must cook for 1½ hours before the carrots are added.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Jan. 2021
• Quickly remove the pump chuck, grab the quick-release lever on the wheel skewer or axle, and spin the wheel for a minute or so, rotating the axis back and forth.
  — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 28 July 2020
• Divide the ground chuck into 8 equal portions (4 ounces each) and form each into a 1-inch-thick patty.
  — Beth Segal, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2021
• Ground chuck: With its higher fat content, ground chuck cooks up crispy and remains tender.
  — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
• Feickert and his team grind their own beef for the Smashed Soko, mixing trimmings with dry-aged chuck from Roseda.
  — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2022
• Due to the 3/8-inch chuck, the driver is incompatible with some larger bits.
  — Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2023
• The drill features a two-speed gearbox and ½-inch keyless ratcheting chuck.
  — Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2023
• Add ground chuck, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring often, until beef is browned and done, about 10 minutes.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
• Short ribs are squares or rectangles of beef that generally come from the chuck—the shoulder—of the animal.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022
• The Heavy Handed double cheeseburger is a two-patty stack made with a blend of short rib and chuck and American cheese.
  — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2022
• Most cookbooks and burger aficionados say the ideal choice is 80/20 beef chuck.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 May 2021
• There's a 3/8-inch keyless chuck for fast bit changes plus an 11-position clutch to prevent stripping.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
• The burgers at Franklin Jack come with 7-ounce patties that are made with a mixture of ground short rib, brisket and chuck, and that’s a sign of cheffy commitment that goes above and beyond.
  — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 14 May 2021
• In a bowl, using your hands, gently mix together the ground chuck, salt, and pepper. Divide the meat into four equal portions in the bowl.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 May 2021

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