BUNKS Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

bunks 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of bunk

as in beds

a place set aside for sleeping crawled into their bunks and went to sleep immediately

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bunks

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of bunk, British

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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bunks

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of bunk

as in houses

to provide with living quarters or shelter bunked the guest in the spare room

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Noun

The unit was nearly full, and the only empty spaces were on the top bunks. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations. — Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 Several steps up from the camp bunks of your youth, the suites come with a kitchenette, a freestanding gas fireplace, and an en-suite deep soaking tub and rainfall shower. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 Last week, The Charlotte Observer reported on complaints from some who had to sleep on those bunks. — Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026 Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls. — Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 13 May 2026 Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds. — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Many rooms have bunks for families, and the lodge has a fleet of cabins too. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 Eco-Tents sleep two; Family Eco-Tents include extra space with twin bunks in addition to the queen bed and sleep four people. — Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunks

Noun

Food and drink Breakfast here is enough to tempt you out of the hotel’s marshmallow-soft beds, even after a long night of dancing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Polar bears Aleut and Gregor wasted no time and were rolling in the beds of ice cubes after entering their outside enclosure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

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Noun

This month’s lineup spans everything from high-stakes thrillers to romantic escapes that linger long after the final page.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Patrick Obert, who co-founded Stirred Travel in 2016, seeks out extraordinary European locations for the company’s unique culinary escapes, matching acclaimed chefs with exceptional regional food, in a relaxed house-party atmosphere.

— Xandie Nutting, TheWeek, 28 July 2026

Definition of escapes

Verb

The front of the robot houses an AI Vision camera; ultrasonic and IR sensors that aid navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mapping; and a pair of LED lights for nighttime cleaning.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Disney Experiences, which currently houses theme parks, cruises and consumer products, saw June quarter revenue of $10 billion (up 10%) and operating income of $3 billion (up 20%).

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of houses

Noun

Residents said the procedure concentrated flights over communities that previously experienced fewer direct overflights.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
California, where the company has conducted piloted flights across the San Francisco Bay Area, is also included in the initial development strategy.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of flights

Verb

Davis rooms with his childhood friends Kel (Nicholas Duvernay), who quits medical school in the premiere to pursue his dream of acting, and Josh (Jack Martin), a journalist whose idealism and sense of ethics do not extend to using his media CEO dad to land a gig as a PA on a news show.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
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

Definition of rooms

Verb

Concertgoers are surely used to the fan archetype who camps outside the venue for hours to secure a spot along the barricade, but the lines outside Nationals Park on Wednesday didn’t hold the promise of a better view.

— Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 25 July 2026
That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.

— Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of camps

Verb

Made up of vast mangrove forests, brackish marshlands, and tons of tiny islands, the refuge shelters a wide variety of animals, including American alligators and crocodiles, Florida panthers, manatees, river otters, bottle-nosed dolphins, and more than 200 species of migratory birds.

— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store who forms an unlikely bond with a homeless elderly woman who shelters there each night.

— Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026

Definition of shelters

Verb

The mid-sized 737-8 carries 160 to 180 passengers across a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), whereas the larger 737-9 accommodates 175 to 195 passengers with a maximum range of 3,300 nautical miles (6,110 km).

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
People like them want to work, but finding a job that safely accommodates their disease management is easier said than done, Schroer said.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 July 2026

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