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as in minutes
a very small space of time
I turned to look away, and in a wink he was gone
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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
fireflies winking in the darkness beyond our campfire
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as in ignores
to secretly sympathize with or pretend ignorance of something improper or unlawful
the whole sporting world seems to wink as untold sums are bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winks
Noun
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There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025 -
There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This blanket classification ignores bitcoin’s unique properties, creating unnecessary barriers for businesses and investors.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Criminalizing homelessness ignores its root causes, including Silicon Valley’s extreme wealth gap and lack of affordable housing.—
Rabbi Dana Magat,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For Circuit, complete 8 to 12 reps of the first exercise; rest for 60 to 90 seconds before going on to the second exercise.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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Rest for 30 to 60 seconds before going on to the second exercise.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Led by coach Doug Groff, The Wildcats went on a 9-0 run in the final moments to capture the program-defining victory.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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That’s no surprise, as the Royals continue to trust him in big moments.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Winks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winks. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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