as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
I have to wash my hands; I got gunk all over them somehow
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Recent Examples of gunk
Portland city streets are full of gunk during the winter, but that didn't affect my pedaling too much.
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Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Clean out the garbage disposal: If your sink has a disposal, remove any visible gunk or debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Not only did the probe's thrusters go wonky because of decades of gunk building up in the pipes, but the onboard computer had a fit, cutting off communication with Earth.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
Use tongs, not fingers, to push down the ice cube to fill the chamber.
Step 3: Add dish soap
More likely than not the blades are coated with gunk, grease, and other uninviting residue.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Clean out the garbage disposal: If your sink has a disposal, remove any visible gunk or debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Not only did the probe's thrusters go wonky because of decades of gunk building up in the pipes, but the onboard computer had a fit, cutting off communication with Earth.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
Use tongs, not fingers, to push down the ice cube to fill the chamber.
Step 3: Add dish soap
More likely than not the blades are coated with gunk, grease, and other uninviting residue.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunk
Noun
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These instruments are designed to do a variety of work, from studying radiation levels at the landing site to testing out new and better ways to collect and store samples of moon dirt and rock.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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This loosening of dirt and excess oil allows for pimples and cystic acne to rise to the most surface level of the skin, encouraging a whitehead that'll take less time to clear up.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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My boots, parked neatly outside, were now buried in muck, along with my pride and my chances of a comfy day on the bike.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
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Rory McIlroy lifted it out of the muck yet somehow controlled the 88-yard shot so well the ball caught the back of the green and spun back to 6 inches from the pin.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In addition to being found in soil, small amounts of heavy metals can be spotted naturally in the environment, including in food products, due to air, water, and soil exposure, according to the Girl Scouts.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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This is the largest military conflict on European soil since 1945, and the Continent’s leaders recognize the stakes for their security.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The return of sludge haulers have made a difference for Andrea Chiarella’s daily walks.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Following their stunning Super Bowl XVI victory in suburban Detroit over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Niners endured two seasons of sludge and vexation that concluded with a controversial playoff loss.—
Mark Purdy,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Maryland has made great strides in restoring underwater grasses in the Upper Bay, but inflows of raw sewage have to be hampering that progress.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Feb. 2025
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Questions mixed in the air with the smells of sewage and dust kicked up by bulldozers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Soap removes sticky spills, smeared food or mud; bleach might take out the stains left once the crud is gone.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Too much crud on the vents can also affect the performance of your air fryer.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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People will be painting, planting trees, spreading mulch and cleaning up garbage starting at 9 a.m.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Other videos on social media show people picking up food scraps from the garbage.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Gunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunk. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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