as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping
crawled into their bunks and went to sleep immediately
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as in escapes
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 houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
bunked the guest in the spare room
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Recent Examples of bunks
Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Economy passengers will be able to enjoy fully flat beds on Air New Zealand starting later this year, when its Skynest bunks enter service on flights between New York and Auckland.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The New York Times has reported that the damage was far more extensive than the Navy reported and that 600 sailors have been displaced from their bunks.
—Steve Walsh, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Full bunks The new staffing plan comes amid ongoing overcrowding at the downtown jail.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
For families Rooms can be linked, with bunks perfect for older kids and large spaces ideal for cots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
On tour, Weir’s exercise gear, including resistance ropes, took up so much space in the bus that others on the tour had to stash their luggage in their own bunks.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Even as water started seeping into the cabins scattered along the riverbank, Edward Eastland insisted the campers stay put and climb to the top bunks, the lawsuit says.
—Hayley Walker, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
The first-of-its-kind lie-flat option for economy passengers, laid out in six individual bunks, will be available to book in two different four-hour time slots for $495 per session, the airline shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Economy passengers will be able to enjoy fully flat beds on Air New Zealand starting later this year, when its Skynest bunks enter service on flights between New York and Auckland.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The New York Times has reported that the damage was far more extensive than the Navy reported and that 600 sailors have been displaced from their bunks.
—Steve Walsh, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Full bunks The new staffing plan comes amid ongoing overcrowding at the downtown jail.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
For families Rooms can be linked, with bunks perfect for older kids and large spaces ideal for cots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
On tour, Weir’s exercise gear, including resistance ropes, took up so much space in the bus that others on the tour had to stash their luggage in their own bunks.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Even as water started seeping into the cabins scattered along the riverbank, Edward Eastland insisted the campers stay put and climb to the top bunks, the lawsuit says.
—Hayley Walker, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunks
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In North Carolina, much of the institute’s money flows through the state’s Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, which houses the Library of North Carolina.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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Remove firewood, bricks, boards, tarps, or vegetation up against the house, which shelters insects that provide food for spiders, says Gray.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa accommodates guests with disabilities and offers ADA-compliant and mobility- and hearing-accessible guest room types.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Xugana was one of the first Delta lodges to open in 1974 as part of the Desert & Delta portfolio, in 2025, the property unveiled a complete rebuild.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The pre-vetting process, in practice, looks like virtual previews, FaceTime walkthroughs, and detailed property packages sent before a client ever boards a plane to visit the home, Julian said.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Building roofs The main above-ground enrichment building at Natanz was known as the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Flat roofs with parapets (side walls), stepped roofs, saw-tooth roofs, and roofs with chimneys and other obstructions on top can collect snow in an unbalanced manner, the agency said.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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