dunking
Pronunciation: [ˈdʌŋkɪŋ]
Context: "games"
(verb) to jump and score a point in basketball by putting the ball through the hoop with one or both hands. It’s a cool way to score that makes a loud noise when you do it.
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He dunked the ball during the game, impressing everyone in the crowd.
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She couldn't dunk the ball because she wasn't tall enough.
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Can you dunk the basketball like the professional players do?
Context: "food"
(verb) to put food, like a cookie or donut, into a drink, usually coffee or milk. This makes the food softer and tasty.
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I love dunking my cookies in milk after dinner.
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He didn't like dunking his sandwich in soup, so he ate it dry.
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Do you enjoy dunking your donuts in coffee?
Context: "games"
(noun) a jump in basketball where the player scores by putting the ball through the hoop. This move is very exciting and shows off a player’s skill.
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His dunk was the highlight of the game.
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There were no dunks during the last match, which made it less exciting.
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What was the best dunk you saw in the game?
Context: "food"
(noun) the action of putting food into a drink, like a cookie being dipped into milk. It's a fun way to eat snacks.
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Dunking is a fun part of snack time for many kids.
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She didn’t like dunking, so her chips stayed dry.
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What’s your favorite thing to use for dunking?