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as in cramp
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
got a kink in my neck from lying in that awkward position for too long
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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
the boss's fondness for nicknames is one of those kinks that staffers just have to put up with
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as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
whenever he got a kink in his head, he'd drop whatever he was doing to pursue this latest obsession
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as in to loop
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Recent Examples of kink
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
As retailers work out the kinks of these programs to provide more personalized recommendations and show a better understanding of consumer desires, Gupta believes that there are promising results ahead.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Ideally, the pipe should be large enough to slide over the hose but small enough to prevent the kinked area from folding over or kinking when the hose is in use.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The numbers reconfirmed that circulation was my main concern, so my treatment was decided upon: A sound bath to harmonize circulation, lymphatic drainage for a reset, and a deep tissue massage to work out the kinks.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
As retailers work out the kinks of these programs to provide more personalized recommendations and show a better understanding of consumer desires, Gupta believes that there are promising results ahead.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
Flush the Water Supply Lines The water supply lines are at risk of kinking and becoming clogged with sediment, scale buildup, and debris.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Ideally, the pipe should be large enough to slide over the hose but small enough to prevent the kinked area from folding over or kinking when the hose is in use.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
Noun
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People who contract the illness can have stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting anywhere from six hours to six days after infection, and symptoms can last up to seven days.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
20 May 2025
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At home, Alpha has Uncle Amin jack-knifing with cramps on her floor, then slipping out of the family’s Eid dinner to score.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The secret trick of reconciliation is that Congress gets a chance to add tweaks to the budget — to reconcile it — twice every federal fiscal year.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The trick was to keep them distant and yet connected, and find ways to not make the audience wait to see their chemistry, because the John Corbett and Sarah Jessica Parker chemistry is undeniable and a gift.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Noun
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This translates into collections that transcend seasonal whims, instead offering timeless pieces with modern sensibilities.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Ownership of the Birmingham Property changed hands several times through transactions initiated at the whims of the Respondent.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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He’s been meeting with a private jeweler to design something custom and has even looped in some of Taylor’s closest friends for input.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 June 2025
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On clay, that can be a problem when opponents are looping shots deep into the court.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Calla Fuqua, 28, from Baltimore, Maryland, has left people in stitches with a video of 5-year-old cat Ashlyn Rose pulling off a remarkably convincing limp.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Those with double stitches tend to last the longest and are stronger than others.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Besides searching for the likes of methane and ammonia, the characteristics of the planet's atmosphere discernible to JWST could point to which formation model – core accretion or disk instability – is the correct one, or even whether a brand new formation model is needed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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Key characteristics of individuals with big egos in the workplace include: Domineering behavior.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The battery is mounted to the body and then twisted – one notch to engage a child lock and ensure your youngster doesn't accidentally engage the powerful cutting machine, and another twist to engage battery power.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
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Maeve is absolutely pulling the strings and twisting this family at every turn.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
2 June 2025
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Rethinking the meaning of de-extinction Bringing back a species like the dire wolf isn’t just a matter of getting the fur right or tweaking a few visible traits.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Really, all Morgan Plus 8s are much the same, and promise a perfectly delightful driving experience, offering the most traditional British roadster traits in a car that can easily keep up in modern traffic.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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