as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
crawled into their bunks and went to sleep immediately
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as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
the idea that the Great Wall of China is visible from the moon is pure bunk
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
he waited until everyone was looking the other way, then did a bunk from the room
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
bunked the guest in the spare room
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Recent Examples of bunk
The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Then in the early hours of Wednesday morning, a guard came to their bunk room and told him and his mom to start packing their belongings.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2026
Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
At the other end of camp loomed a gigantic khaki military tent, which Watson and Herrington had erected the previous day so that the team’s children could bunk together.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The four-bedroom also features vaulted ceilings and large windows with Gore Range views, plus a chef’s kitchen, den, bunk room, and gym.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Then in the early hours of Wednesday morning, a guard came to their bunk room and told him and his mom to start packing their belongings.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Twenty-six cities, towns and villages along the route are official Ice Age Trail Communities where hikers can source information on weather and trail conditions, grab a hit meal, bunk down for the night, or simply rest up for the next section.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
At the other end of camp loomed a gigantic khaki military tent, which Watson and Herrington had erected the previous day so that the team’s children could bunk together.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunk
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The backdrop of this chilling début novel is the Briarley School for Girls, a regimented institution housed in an imposing English estate.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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All of the art is housed in 15 galleries within Frick’s former residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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That leaves room for air in the atmosphere above to subside down to the surface.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool to room temp.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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The effective oil blockade has caused blackouts and trash to pile up in the capital, with hospitals struggling to accommodate patients due to the energy crunch.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Entertaining spaces are designed to expand and contract depending on use, accommodating larger groups without feeling oversized when empty.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last year, for Nowruz, the Persian new year, the couple camped on the southern island of Qeshm for 20 days.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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As far back as 2012, people without homes camped along the Coyote Creek near Story Road.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Reagan, who was born in western Illinois, underwent two hours of surgery at George Washington University Hospital for removal of the bullet, which was lodged in his lung.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two residents called the council to lodge objections this year, both citing the impact fireworks have on wildlife and the environment.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several factors may help explain the particular resistance to shelter in Miami Beach, where 93 people are living on the street, according to the January census.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gerth survived with her family and friends by sheltering in the basement.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In overtime with time winding down, Holloway picked up a loose puck to the left of the Sharks’ net, skated toward the crease in front of a trailing Celebrini, and beat goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, roofing a backhand shot to send San Jose to its sixth straight loss (0-5-1).—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Built in 541, its highlights include the white gemstone statues of Amitabha Buddha and the enormous incense burners in the pagoda’s red-roofed Upper House.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Bunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunk. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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