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

Although my room had six bunks, my only roommate was a quiet man from Switzerland who was also traveling from LA to San Francisco, but by bike. — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026 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

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Noun

The mattresses of both those more and less important beds were hand-stuffed with materials familiar to a Hästens, including horsehair and wool.

— Jaklin Romine Oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
This will create capacity equivalent to about 40 additional beds.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

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Powell weighed in on whether entertainment can still bring Americans together and if action movies are one of the last remaining escapes from the political divide.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Summary The Maldives, long known for luxury escapes, is experiencing a significant shift in traveler expectations.

— Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of escapes

Verb

The store houses Smythson’s full selection, and also features a dedicated bespoke stationery salon, the only one outside of London, where customers can book a one-on-one appointment with a stationery specialist.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The Brooklyn store also houses a small theater that hosts close-up magic performances, with Molly serving as the opening act, according to Rubin.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of houses

Noun

The current itinerary for the trip is ambitious and the longest of his papacy to date, calling for Leo to clock just over 19,000 miles on a dozen flights and two helicopter rides, and a significant altitude change in Peru.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Air France-KLM has suspended flights to Riyadh until 31 October and Delta Air Lines has delayed planned services from Atlanta to Riyadh, initially due to start on October 23, until March 2027.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 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

This dresser accommodates all your clothing, linens, and more, while the antique brass knobs add a pretty design detail.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026
The nearly 100-year-old route accommodates all budgets and travel interests, an à la carte menu of nature, food, history and recreation.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

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