Thesaurus results for DUNKING

dunking

verb

present participle of dunk

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 Venom dunking Who would win in a basketball game, Spider-Man or his evil doppelgänger Venom? — Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 O’Neal’s motivation for DUNKMAN was to create a better dunking platform than the NBA’s current version of the Slam Dunk Contest. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Brees showed off his impressive hops after the score by dunking the ball over the goal post. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Submerge the berries in the water-vinegar bath, gently agitate the water with your hand, dunking the berries several times. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Maybe dunking your head in a cotton candy machine, but it's been done. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 In Italy's capital, which remains under a red heat alert, tourists tried to cool off seeking shade near buildings and dunking their heads under public fountains. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 From 1967 to 2008, the Seattle Supersonics became known for their green and yellow uniforms along with making the NBA Finals against Jordan and the Bulls while led by Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton and dunking All-Star Shawn Kemp. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

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Learn how to measure flour the Test Kitchen way, and remember that dipping the measuring cup in the flour and scooping it out generally results in a 25-gram surplus of flour.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
As the moon and Saturn harmonize, dipping into reserves won’t break the bank.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

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Heinz began composing only after immersing herself in raw footage and long conversations with Bilal about his years in Sehwan.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
By immersing oneself in a niche, studying local details, and building relationships, investors can effectively navigate market cycles and secure lasting success, maintaining a strong competitive edge.

— James Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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