thunks

plural of thunk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunks
Noun
  • Minsky argued that during booms, free market ideology permeates the mindset of regulators.
    Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Muss was 76 then and had endured his share of South Florida busts and booms.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Black-and-white stripes of all orientations and sizes packed a subtle preppy punch; giant sun hats were paired (expectedly) with breezy dresses and (unexpectedly) with sweater vests, ties and trousers; and bright pops of red infused the collection with intentional excitement.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • As in other stores, the material mix features concrete, plaster and steel, offering a neutral backdrop for the luxury and exotic goods, with pops of red, snakeskin and leopard.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bounces reporter Ben Rothenberg noted that the president received some claps as well.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • However, videos of a booing crowd with a few claps quickly made it to social media.
    Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bardot bangs and Old Hollywood bobs have also been red-carpet staples recently.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The pompadour eventually found its way into the fashion muse’s beauty aesthetic, as did micro bangs, bleach-blond highlights, bowl cuts and bobs.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Soft-top versions usually weigh more, and heavier vehicles fare better in crashes.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The finale arrives like crashes of thunder and lightning, shifting between forceful and delicate moments.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Everything appeared to be great until the Raiders star appeared on the injury reports as DNP (Did Not Participate).
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Crappie reports are scarce, Jones said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The buildings bore bullet holes and burn marks from artillery blasts.
    Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Those blasts brought his career total to 361, tying him with the legendary Joe DiMaggio for the fourth-most home runs in Yankees history.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sinner and Alcaraz have split the last eight slams evenly between them, and what that means depends on how closely someone follows the sport.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Sinner and Alcaraz have won the last eight slams with a perfect split of 4-4.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Thunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunks. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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