as in demand
something that someone insists upon having
it's probably not a good idea to ignore a creditor's dun for repayment
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as in chocolate
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as in to worry
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Recent Examples of dun
Lucinda Shen, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Seduction Cosmetic Center’s Dr. John Sampson was dunned $25,656 and banned from Brazilian butt lifts for his own professional sins, which resulted in the death of a Seduction patient in June 2021.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2024
But that devil would come dunning in the nineteen-thirties, during the battles between New Dealers and the Court led by Charles Evans Hughes.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
The Education Department dunned GCU, the nation’s largest Christian college, $37.7 million for allegedly deceiving prospective students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2023
The agency would dun a public company guilty of a comparable lack of internal controls.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2022
Verb
Those measure could mean dunning a delinquent customer, or tapping into Tola's BNPL, working capital product.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Seduction Cosmetic Center’s Dr. John Sampson was dunned $25,656 and banned from Brazilian butt lifts for his own professional sins, which resulted in the death of a Seduction patient in June 2021.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2024
But that devil would come dunning in the nineteen-thirties, during the battles between New Dealers and the Court led by Charles Evans Hughes.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
The Education Department dunned GCU, the nation’s largest Christian college, $37.7 million for allegedly deceiving prospective students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2023
The agency would dun a public company guilty of a comparable lack of internal controls.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dun
Noun
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Shein is known for producing fashion at a pace that outstrips both trend cycles and consumer demand.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
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These stressors make up the capability commitment gap—the space between leadership demands and the time and energy needed to develop the skills required to take on those challenges.Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The glorious few who still worry about the decline of Palm Beach society speculated wildly that Trump was planning to legalize gambling and build a casino, or — the truly frightening possibility — subdivide his acreage and sell houses.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tech sell-off Stocks fell on Tuesday as investors worried about economic data and tech names tumbled.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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In 2025 and beyond, successful ERP customization will increasingly depend on balancing industry-specific needs with scalability requirements.Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Indonesia also banned the sale of Google Pixel phones for failing to meet the 40 percent parts requirement.AFP, Fortune Asia, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Nestled in tropical greenery upon a sandy beach overlooking the Gulf of Siam, the Four Seasons Koh Samui is an idyllic shoot location.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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But, as great as all that is, the private staircase that zigzags down the cliff to Big Dume’s sandy beachfront is the icing on this cake.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Asking god to heal his body and mind… devil you a lie.Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
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Thus, dinner at Speak is a mix of their fancy-food greatest hits, like bone marrow bruschetta ($18), lobster deviled eggs ($18), and a Caesar or wedge salad ($12 or $14).Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 23 June 2023
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The Theosophical Society did not respond to interview requests.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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That’s why, in the final minutes of the team’s home finale last month, agitated fans at Soldier Field serenaded McCaskey and his family with an impassioned request.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Polley and cinematographer Luc Montpellier shoot the story in a muted palette, not quite sepia but not quite color either, reflecting the limited world of its characters.Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2023
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The harsh, desaturated look of Luc Montpellier’s cinematography — not quite black-and-white, not quite sepia — establishes an ambiance of persistent, disorienting unreality.Justin ChangFilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2022
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Gavigan has been an outspoken critic of Nashville's unbridled growth, which particularly vexed her at her Gulch location.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2024
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The steps taken to help Ukraine -- along with unconfirmed reports Wednesday of Ukraine firing a certain British cruise missile at Russia for the first time -- were likely to vex Moscow.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Dun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dun. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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