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as in theory
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as in idea
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Recent Examples of hunch
Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Leaning forward or hunching over the handrails—or grasping them too tightly—can reduce activation in your lower-body muscles.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 7 Apr. 2026
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Perhaps this was just some overexcited UFO diehard with a hunch and money to burn.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Welsh worked alone, hunched over specialized microscopic equipment.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Leaning forward or hunching over the handrails—or grasping them too tightly—can reduce activation in your lower-body muscles.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
His hunch was right—under the gold sat silver.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Perhaps this was just some overexcited UFO diehard with a hunch and money to burn.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunch
Verb
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During the Civil War, popular lithographs depicted Lincoln next to the crouching Black man, and army-camp photographers posed white Union soldiers beside Black men in a similar arrangement.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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Another photo captures the soon-to-be bride and groom crouching down on the sand with their two pet dogs.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stirs some theories, too, about said coach’s real feelings about the pick.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a new book, Geoff Kelly traces how the artworks moved through criminal networks, where violence took the lives of key suspects and witnesses, and challenges long-circulating theories by revisiting key details.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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There was a heavy focus from council members and transit advocates on putting more speed humps and other cyclist and pedestrian safety infrastructure throughout city neighborhoods, and criticism for specific project delays.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Experts emphasize the importance of distinguishing between a true buffalo hump and other conditions.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 9th House of Higher Learning and Beliefs, opening your mind to new perspectives, ideas, and possibilities.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sneaky Jon Cooper The Bolts showed their normal forward lines in pregame warmups, but then had other ideas once the puck dropped Friday night.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the day wore on as Johnson huddled privately with lawmakers sorting out other issues that stalled voting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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They were huddled over in single file, Stephen Miller grasping his wife, moving away from the gunfire.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In addition, however, many pitched their guesses as to who the governor was referring to, providing a pretty solid lists of potential candidates for coronation.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Which company will win the AI race is anybody’s guess.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Moon supports steady growth from Jupiter, helping practical choices create a sense of calm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mfume’s time representing us in Congress has been a testament to the notion of focusing on real public policy over grandstanding politics.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh attracted attention in the United States not only with his opposition to the Vietnam War but also with his notion of Engaged Buddhism, which emphasizes improving human life through political activism and everyday acts of mindfulness.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Hunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunch. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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