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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
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Rafael Devers barely had a spring training and is still working out the kinks.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
Like kink itself, community spaces are co-created by all those involved, meaning they can be shaped and reshaped to fit the needs of all parties.
—Sara Youngblood Gregory, Them, 30 July 2024
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Noun
While some kinks needed to be worked out, they were stoked to be among the first to ski down the country’s freshest trails.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Rafael Devers barely had a spring training and is still working out the kinks.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
Like kink itself, community spaces are co-created by all those involved, meaning they can be shaped and reshaped to fit the needs of all parties.
—Sara Youngblood Gregory, Them, 30 July 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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Taylor, who had a cramp in his calf, was in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
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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Automatic bids would provide a layer of protection for the blue bloods from the whims of a committee that uses an inscrutable process.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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The scope of these enormous solar storms is important to understand for technology experts in the 21st century, which is much more vulnerable to the whims of the sun due to society's dependence on electronic systems and space technologies.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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As Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt looped a single over the infield and into short right, the sublime gave way to ridiculous.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
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Aunt Phoebe is standing under one, the noose already looped loosely around her neck.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 May 2025
Noun
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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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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The Essence line, for example, debuts twisted and rippled silhouettes that are inspired by the ocean and waves.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Of particular note in this segment is the tattoo itself: twisting vines leading to an image of a moth, just like the one Joel engraved into her guitar.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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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 4 Jun. 2025.
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