as in dipping
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
dunking a doughnut in one's morning coffee
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Recent Examples of dunking
Known for his athleticism, Christian also has become a force dunking off lobs.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
For those willing to go a step further, try dunking your face in a bowl of ice water.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Inspect your plants frequently and pick off caterpillars, dunking them in a bucket of soapy water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Johansson scores his 200th On a tremendous play by Boldy to fend off Brandon Montour and spin for a backdoor pass, Johansson snapped an eight-game goal drought by slam-dunking his 200th goal.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
On the side, there’s a cup of mushroom stock fortified with soy sauce, molasses, rosemary and a touch of cayenne pepper for dunking.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
San Antonio led by as many as 28 during a dominant first-half performance that featured a highlight-worthy play with Castle dunking off a behind-the-back pass from Wembanyama.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Soon, people are dunking his head into a series of punch bowls.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2026
Heat rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis put on a dunking show during the workout, leaving his coaches and teammates in shock.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
For those willing to go a step further, try dunking your face in a bowl of ice water.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Inspect your plants frequently and pick off caterpillars, dunking them in a bucket of soapy water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Johansson scores his 200th On a tremendous play by Boldy to fend off Brandon Montour and spin for a backdoor pass, Johansson snapped an eight-game goal drought by slam-dunking his 200th goal.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
On the side, there’s a cup of mushroom stock fortified with soy sauce, molasses, rosemary and a touch of cayenne pepper for dunking.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
San Antonio led by as many as 28 during a dominant first-half performance that featured a highlight-worthy play with Castle dunking off a behind-the-back pass from Wembanyama.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Soon, people are dunking his head into a series of punch bowls.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2026
Heat rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis put on a dunking show during the workout, leaving his coaches and teammates in shock.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunking
Verb
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Serve them with a dipping sauce or a dollop of sour cream for an easy appetizer or light meal.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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For dipping the pillowy crust, I was told.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Because this movie relied on really immersing yourself into this environment.—
Emily Zemler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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This is the brand’s first adult-only, all-inclusive resort in the world with a biophilic design geared toward immersing guests in the natural surroundings.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Dunking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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