as in to weave
to move suddenly aside or to and fro jinking here and there with remarkable agility, the thieving urchin frustrated all attempts to catch him

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Recent Examples of jink The Italian jinked his way into a pocket of space outside the Liverpool 18-yard-box before curling the ball into the far corner, beyond the reach of Simon Mignolet. SI.com, 28 July 2019 Nolberto Solano and Laurent Robert jinking down the wings, Alan Shearer scoring goals for fun. SI.com, 19 July 2019 However, Italy responded impressively and drew level in the 28th minute when Emerson jinked his way down the left flank before crossing for Andrea Belotti, who finished from close range. SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019 With the match starting to slow down, the youngster jinked past a couple of would-be tacklers and unleashed a swerving effort from 25 yards. SI.com, 16 Aug. 2019 See All Example Sentences for jink
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  • Stone cut and wove plastic mats, industrial carpeting, and everyday fabrics into strange yet hypnotic composites for the floors and walls.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
  • In weaving together these stories, Cuffy explores the varying shapes that grief, belief, and belonging can take.—Erin McMullen Buy Now: O Sinners!
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 June 2025
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  • People reported running, ducking for cover and scrambling to their cars for safety.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 June 2025
  • Questions and Answers Is goose or duck down better for a comforter?
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
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  • The candidates often dodged direct answers to moderators’ questions and instead jostled with each other.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 June 2025
  • Caucus leadership, which typically opts to remain neutral in committee races, has dodged questions on whether age should play a role in selecting the next Oversight ranking member.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025

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“Jink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jink. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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