as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
after a long day, the cowboys lined up for some chuck
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as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
after the power outage we reluctantly chucked everything that had been sitting in the fridge
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as in to leave
to give up (a job or office)
I swear, I have half a mind to chuck this job and become a hermit!
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
chucked a wad of paper at his friend's back
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Recent Examples of chuck
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 July 2024
There’s no law preventing a restaurant or other business in America from selling you a bottle of Korbel and calling it champagne, or a piece of select-grade chuck and calling it Kobe.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 23 July 2024
Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2024
After expertly chucking a blanket over Clarie’s body, Valeria and Ellen spend episode three sitting down by the border at the end of the driveway.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The chuck is ground daily and can be found along with the chicken in a grab-and-go cooler near the meat and seafood counter.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 July 2024
There’s no law preventing a restaurant or other business in America from selling you a bottle of Korbel and calling it champagne, or a piece of select-grade chuck and calling it Kobe.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 23 July 2024
Verb
The second remarkable reception vs. Ramsey was a 16-yarder that quarterback Kyler Murray appeared to simply chuck in the air while evading a pass rush.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2024
After expertly chucking a blanket over Clarie’s body, Valeria and Ellen spend episode three sitting down by the border at the end of the driveway.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
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Before long he’s been dumped in the back of a police car, making the jostly trek to a segregated reform school known as Nickel Academy.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The cold front brought lake-effect snow, dumping 3.5 feet of snow in western and up to 20 inches in northern Lower .Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, prices also spiked in non-U.S. steel markets over that period amid a global rise in demand, leaving only a modest impact from the tariffs, the study found.Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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If left untreated, binge eating disorder can lead to excessive weight gain, metabolic issues like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even certain cancers.Wendy Wisner, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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But then, a chance encounter with an Orthodox man on the Antwerp tram throws a wrench into her plans.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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The supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy is associated with wanton destruction, but a recent discovery throws that assumption into question.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Legends Hospitality will be the exclusive provider of food, beverages and merchandise during Rays games, in collaboration with Levy Restaurants, the Rays’ official vendor.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Cook foods to proper temperatures by using a cooking thermometer, especially when cooking meats.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Look over the chestnuts and discard any with holes in them or that feel very soft when squeezed.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate; discard drippings or reserve for another use.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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After 10 years as a Ram and in the NFL, Donald called his career quits this past offseason.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after Trudeau offered her a lesser position.David Ljunggren, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Prep Potatoes In a large bowl, toss potatoes and onion with reserved bacon drippings, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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The motorcycle’s 705 pounds with a full tank of gas were easy to toss around, even during Flintstone moves when parking.Josh Max, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Visitors can learn about local baking techniques and try different bread and pastry varieties – including schüttelbrot (a flatbread) and krapfen (a German doughnut).Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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On Steakhouse Sundays, Barda’s regular menu will also be available, including items such as its steak tartare served with fresh horseradish, Mother Loaf bread, and a roasted bone of marrow.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Chuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuck. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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