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as in disaster
something that has failed
a real clunker, the movie was soon littering the shelves of video stores everywhere
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Recent Examples of clunker
Some academic economists question whether the cash for clunkers program is prompting households to redirect their spending to new cars and appliances, and away from meals and other consumption.
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Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Before the back-to-back clunkers, many speculated the Vikings would bring Darnold back, either on the $41 million franchise tag or with a long-term extension.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
Then the slo-mo singers return, and not even the usually propulsive conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin can give this clunker some zip.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The Bengals still like being in the Browning business, and one preseason clunker won’t change that.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
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Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Before the back-to-back clunkers, many speculated the Vikings would bring Darnold back, either on the $41 million franchise tag or with a long-term extension.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
Then the slo-mo singers return, and not even the usually propulsive conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin can give this clunker some zip.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The Bengals still like being in the Browning business, and one preseason clunker won’t change that.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clunker
Noun
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The clip shows Chappell inside a crate at the shelter, growling and barking through the glass.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The only person home at the time was able to safely escape, holding a crate carrying two of his pet dogs, Guzman said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whether it‘s picking apart the factors that led to the chain filing for bankruptcy (and the postmortem of its endless-shrimp disaster), recruiting top talent for his C-suite, or ensuring more restaurants don’t have to close, Adamolekun has plenty of issues to bait his temper.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2025
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In addition, general aviation airports are the single most important infrastructure element to support supply lines during a disaster such as the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.—
John Carr,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This is The Athletic’s take on the deals that did happen — and the ones that didn’t… Was this window a success or a failure?—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Black Middle Class and Black Elite are Present The idea that the disenfranchisement of Black Americans has resulted in their perpetual failure is false.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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But Sotheby’s is playing the long game; any disappointment felt by the luxury department at the end of play on Saturday is likely to be soothed by lasting gain in the region.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Missing any part of 4 Nations would be a big disappointment for Crosby, who has distinguished himself as arguably Canada’s greatest international men’s ice hockey player.—
Rob Rossi,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Clunker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clunker. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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