chunk

noun

ˈchəŋk How to pronounce chunk (audio)
Definition of chunknext
1
as in ton
a considerable amount that new sports car must have cost a real chunk of change

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2
as in hunk
a small uneven mass a little chunk of dirt

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Recent Examples of chunk Along the way, there are a smattering of sea days, typically bunched together in two- or three-day chunks. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 On admission, the patient usually arrives well-groomed, smelling nice, well-nourished, and — above all — deeply loved by the caregiver who has devoted a large chunk of their life to their wellbeing. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 Damaged Bark Lawn mowers, strimmers, and snowplows can take a major toll on tree health – especially if tree bark is peeled away in large chunks. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors said Pike cut Slemmer with a box cutter and beat her with a large chunk of asphalt. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunk
  1. ton
  2. hunk
  3. loads
  4. clump
  5. dozen
  6. wad
  7. pile
  8. lump
Noun
  • Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is here and there are tons of deals to take advantage of.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dry air, tons of sunshine and light winds will set up a gorgeous fall day.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ton
Noun
  • Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of hunk
Noun
  • And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • PlusAI uses sand to simulate the loads its trailers must carry to support research and development testing, as carrying the material closely mimics real freight conditions.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • The result, if done correctly, should appear tear-soaked but clump-free.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This represents the plasma hitting and passing through clumps of surrounding gas, energizing it.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of clump
Noun
  • Israeli strikes in northern and southern Gaza killed three Palestinians and wounded at least a dozen others, according to health officials at Gaza hospitals.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • What started as a few dozen brand-name drugs now includes a catalog of more than 800 brand-name and generic medications, offering discounts on everything from popular weight loss drugs to treatments for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • Nestled deep among the wads of shredded paper and other bric-a-brac, the occupants made not a squeak, concealed to anyone who looked through the carrier’s door.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Even after 25 years, Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro’s series about an anthropomorphic milkshake, french fry container, and a wad of meat wasting their days in suburban New Jersey remains one of Adult Swim’s most recognizable properties.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of wad
Noun
  • Another catalyst could come in December, when CHIPS Act funding restrictions ease, allowing Micron to deploy its growing cash pile toward a significant buyback .
    — Alexa LoMonaco,Jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Those are anthology series, however, and one season doesn’t necessarily flow directly from the previous one (the large pile-up of AHS lore aside).
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • Experts recommend seeing a doctor promptly for any lump, swelling, pain or change in a testicle.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Martinez told legislators at a hearing this year how his wife had found a lump in her breast and asked for an appointment with her longtime caregiver at Kaiser to examine it.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of lump

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“Chunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunk. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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