How to Use chuck in a Sentence
- I swear, I have half a mind to chuck this job and become a hermit!
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If food is expired or stale, chuck it.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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If food is expired or stale, chuck it.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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The fan chucked the ball clear of the backboard.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Still others would like to chuck lozenges at phlegmy strangers.
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Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Ellie grabs a flaming log from the hearth and chucks it at him.
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Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2023
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And please — bring the bag all the way to the trash can and don’t chuck it elsewhere.
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Leslie Nemo,
Discover Magazine,
21 Oct. 2020
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Reaves chucked up a line drive that ricocheted off the front of the rim and toward his left.
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Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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That night, the Wades chucked their running plays and drew up an all-new offense.
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Matt Higgins Jalen Wright,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2023
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When my first catch emerged from the waves, a crewmember unhooked it and chucked it into my sack.
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Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2024
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Every single thing that gets touched, if it’s ripped, damaged or smells, gets chucked away.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Rory was chucking them in for Stoke City a decade and a half ago.
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Matt Slater,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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But chucking money at the problem is no use, new research shows.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
11 May 2023
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Life is actually like just chucking lemons at me right now.
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Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the wildcat, can chuck the ball around, also is a good receiver, as well.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Sep. 2022
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There won’t be a priest, or a wedding dress, or someone chucking a bouquet.
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Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2023
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Holmgren merely giggled as Brooks chucked the ball past him.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Don’t simply chuck these devices in the trash, as the batteries can cause fires.
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Kim Komando,
USA TODAY,
20 Oct. 2022
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Sharpies run dry, and Hoover chucks them over her shoulder, a new one appearing in her hand.
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Lucy Feldman,
Time,
10 July 2023
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Instead of chucking them in the trash, recycle them.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Drones that chuck fire-fighting balls into burning buildings, sure!
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IEEE Spectrum,
20 Nov. 2020
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Pop the last of your melatonin gummies, which never work but taste great, and chuck that empty jar right in the trash.
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Danielle Kraese,
The New Yorker,
20 Nov. 2020
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This isn’t the first time that Georgia’s government has chucked rail cars into the ocean.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2023
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These strong arms are also used for building dens, chucking shells, competing for mates, and more.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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How Mitchell chucked that football nearly 40 rows into the south end-zone stands?
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Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Wade was part of the coaching staff and spent hours chucking ball after ball at Labuschagne.
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Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Video shows people holding out egg cartons for others to grab and chuck at the vehicles.
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Washington Post,
26 Apr. 2022
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Chris Christie took the low-hanging fruit he was handed and chucked it straight at Ramaswamy’s head.
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Osita Nwanevu,
The New Republic,
24 Aug. 2023
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Fire guard Bridget Carleton chucked up a 3-pointer but was off the mark.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Oldacre finds the line after chucking up a shot at the final seconds of the quarter but misses both.
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Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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In a large skillet, brown ground chuck.
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Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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The chophouse grind is a blend of ground brisket, short rib and chuck.
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Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
27 May 2022
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The Buffs ground game was ground chuck last season.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Aug. 2025
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Return browned chuck roast and any juices to Dutch oven.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Our recipe calls for ground chuck, but ground turkey or chicken would work too.
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Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Get some ground chuck, break out the grill, and start cooking juicy burgers!
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Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
10 May 2023
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The secret here is the meat mixture—half ground chuck, and half ground pork.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The patties are hand-shaped from fresh 80/20 ground chuck.
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George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Burgers at Champ’s are 1/3 pound and made from fresh prime ground chuck.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Beef chuck has a pretty sizable amount of fat, so there will be quite a lot in your broth mixture.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Because venison is a lean meat, the chuck does the work of adding more fat and richness to the chili.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2023
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The end cut is closer to the chuck and little fattier.
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Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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For the filling, lean ground chuck is perfect, while red wine will add flavors that are rich and bold.
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Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
14 June 2023
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The price of beef is higher than ever — more than $6 a pound, and that’s just for ground chuck.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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But some heavy-duty drills still use a key, a small tool that’s used to tighten and loosen the jaws of the chuck.
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Lynn Redmile and Rachel Rothman,
Good Housekeeping,
11 Aug. 2023
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For $12, your pupper will receive a blend of beef short rib, chuck and brisket with eggs.
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Paul Stephen,
San Antonio Express-News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Garten's recipe calls for 81% lean ground chuck, which keeps the dish from being too fatty.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Garten's recipe calls for 81% lean ground chuck, which keeps the dish from being too fatty.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
17 Nov. 2025
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Brisket is more commonly used at restaurants instead of chuck roast.
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Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Cook two pounds of ground chuck, add the rest of the ingredients, and simmer.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cook two pounds of ground chuck, add the rest of the ingredients, and simmer.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 Dec. 2025
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Four flutes for clean drilling and the bits feature a three-flat shank to eliminate slipping in the chuck.
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Allen Foster,
chicagotribune.com,
25 Feb. 2021
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Substitute with whole chicken, cut chuck, or shoulder pot roast.
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Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Two pounds of ground chuck or venison add a hearty base to this soup that's fit for a Texas dinner table.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Two pounds of ground chuck or venison add a hearty base to this soup that's fit for a Texas dinner table.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 Dec. 2025
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The problem here is that the cost of shelter isn’t like the price of bananas, shoelaces, champagne or ground chuck.
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Dallas News,
3 July 2022
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Ours uses both ground chuck and pork, plus the addition of cornmeal and quick-cooking oats.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Purina makes a version of dog food that contains loose pseudo-ground-chuck.
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James Lileks,
Star Tribune,
21 May 2021
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The burger is made with ground chuck and topped with cheddar, whiskey barbecue sauce, roasted green chile and crispy onions.
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Tirion Morris,
The Arizona Republic,
7 Apr. 2022
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The drill features a two-speed gearbox and ½-inch keyless ratcheting chuck.
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Brandon Russell,
Popular Mechanics,
15 June 2023
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