How to Use gunk in a Sentence

gunk

noun
  • The engine was all full of gunk.
  • I need to wipe this gunk off my hands.
  • Rock salt scrubs the blades while ice helps knock off any gunk and grime.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Built up gunk is one of the great curses of the kitchen sink.
    — Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2018
  • Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away the paste and the gunk.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Rani can use these to clear away out-of-reach clusters of gunk.
    — Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2021
  • About one-fifth of the weight of your blood serum is made up of this whitish gunk.
    — Brendan Borrell, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Pull out the debris and throw the gunk and the wand away in a trash can.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Pull out the debris and throw the gunk and the wand away in a trash can.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Cut the squash in half, from stem to tip, and scoop the seeds and gunk out with a spoon.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Soapy water is her go-to for scrubbing away greasy gunk.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
  • This will remove the oil and gunk and leave you with a dry rifle.
    — Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2021
  • The first one is just to get the gunk off, all of the edge control and that stuff.
    — Janae McKenzie, Glamour, 7 June 2022
  • Don’t let yourself get caught up in the muck and gunk of the present moment.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 31 July 2022
  • Then use the rough side of a sponge to remove any gunk or food that may remain.
    — Esquire, 7 Dec. 2015
  • For stubborn gunk and grime, scrub the racks with a scrub sponge or scouring pad.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Dec. 2018
  • The caked-on gunk, grease and grime can cause bad odors, smells or even impact taste over time.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Smoke and fumes can be an issue, and the process may not remove all of the gunk.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Get rid of the gunk that plagues your Pyrex with these easy-to-follow tips.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Microwave it for about five minutes to loosen any gunk with the steam, then wipe clean.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 18 Jan. 2018
  • Using a small scrub brush, scrape out any gunk that's built in your P-trap.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
  • Using a small stiff brush, clean out any gunk or debris in the screen door’s tracks.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
  • Plus, there’s a scrubber on the front of the mop head to dislodge tough spots and gunk.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Place newspaper over the glue and run the iron over it to remove the gunk.
    — Kim Kircher, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2013
  • Clean off the gunk clinging to your barbecue grate and fire up the grill.
    — Lorren Au, Orange County Register, 14 June 2017
  • In fact, Smith is still struggling to de-gunk his lab equipment.
    — Kyle Frischkorn, Smithsonian, 27 July 2017
  • Your pores might be congested with gunk or product residue.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
  • But the lids need to have special sealant gunk that preserves the preserves.
    — James Lileks, Star Tribune, 18 Oct. 2020
  • If there's any remaining grease or gunk, soak the tray in vinegar.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Also all the extra ridges and divots just meant more places for gunk to get stuck in.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025

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