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as in chunk
a small uneven mass
what looked like a hunk of potato in her stew turned out to be a pebble
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Recent Examples of hunk
Meanwhile, its infamous Apple Pro Stand—a sleek, sturdy hunk of metal that supported height, tilt, and pivot adjustment—would have set you back a grand.
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Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
This recipe relies on a cheesy boost of flavor with a generous amount of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese folded into the meatballs and a hunk of the cheese rind added to the broth for more umami depth.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
And perhaps this whole saga illuminates another reason why voters prefer to make young hunks wait until their late 30s, as Jordan did, to get their Oscar — to teach them humility.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Toss in a warm bacon vinaigrette and top with hunks of goat cheese for a rich, filling main that’s not short on flavor.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
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Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
This recipe relies on a cheesy boost of flavor with a generous amount of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese folded into the meatballs and a hunk of the cheese rind added to the broth for more umami depth.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
And perhaps this whole saga illuminates another reason why voters prefer to make young hunks wait until their late 30s, as Jordan did, to get their Oscar — to teach them humility.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Toss in a warm bacon vinaigrette and top with hunks of goat cheese for a rich, filling main that’s not short on flavor.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunk
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Northwestern coach David Braun was prepared to take it easy on his stud left tackle in the run-up to the latter’s participation in the NFL draft process, but Caleb Tiernan wasn’t having it.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hayward was brought in from Western Kentucky and played stud while Chapman rehabbed from an injury.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Last October, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the country handed over a chunk of Escobar's ranch to women caught up in the nation's armed conflict.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gase then spent a large chunk of his coaching history with the Broncos from 2009-14, the last three seasons serving as the team’s offensive coordinator before the Dolphins gave him a shot as head coach.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The founding era’s premier beefcake is uniquely adaptable to an alpha aesthetic.—
Alexis Coe,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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To me, the funniest story in the world is that a 40-something-year-old Black guy from South Side Chicago went all the way to the Highlands of Scotland and found out that the only person that had his back was some 20-year-old beefcake from Alabama.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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Three years later, Hendon’s team turned their attention to studying why the microscopic clumps form in the first place, particularly at very fine grind levels.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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His wife, actress Cheryl Hines, could be seen unshielded and alone, reaching toward the clump of agents surrounding her husband ahead of her.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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What was on offer? Getting an eyeful of the range of things that Polymarket users will bet on via USDC stablecoins was enlightening.—
Rob Pegoraro,
ArsTechnica,
29 Mar. 2026
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This weekend, fans will also get an eyeful during the NBA All-Star Weekend.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Who wouldn’t love finding a huge wad of cash?—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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This was long before Mayor Giuliani got his shorts in a wad about Ofili’s The Holy Virgin Mary, part of a 1999 group show at the Brooklyn Museum displaying art owned by the advertising mogul Charles Saatchi.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Remember, some lumps are preferred for the loftiest results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Thereafter, a dedicated team began removing the soil from what appeared to be an unremarkable lump.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Scientist can’t be blamed for not recognizing the fleshy glob, because Relicanthus daphneae baffled experts for decades, the American Museum of Natural History reports.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Hunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunk. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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