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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
Clint Davis, People.com, 25 May 2025
Practitioners are adamant that enthusiastic consent is central to kink.
—Liam McBain, NPR, 16 May 2025
Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
My 80-minute recovery massage worked out the kinks and left me feeling blissful.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
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Noun
The secret that keeps these garden hoses from kinking sits at each end.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 25 May 2025
Practitioners are adamant that enthusiastic consent is central to kink.
—Liam McBain, NPR, 16 May 2025
Verb
Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC Many of the kinks that bothered us when the coupe version of the Vantage launched have been ironed out with the convertible.
—Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
My 80-minute recovery massage worked out the kinks and left me feeling blissful.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
Noun
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Salmonella Symptoms Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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One trick to capture slugs is to lay a board down next to a row crop and check the underside in the morning to gather the slugs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Truth is, finding universal tips and tricks for keeping your cortisol levels stable first thing in the morning and when leaving the house is tough.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Only 24% of voters today recognize that their future benefits are subject to the whims of Congress and the president.—
Scott Rasmussen,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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Adapting to the whims of a star is no small task, however.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Over the weekend, the two massive movie screens were looping (repeatedly) classic American movies such as American Graffiti and 2001: A Space Odyssey.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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For added safety, Waymo trained Rider Support agents who can assist teens and loop in their parents if needed.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Initially, Sammy appears to be trying her best to keep it together—sitting bolt upright, eyes wide, in an uncannily human pose that has had viewers in stitches of their own.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The same stitch is still used to create a Birkin bag, which takes between 18 and 24 hours to make, and is sewn entirely by hand by a single artisan who has undergone years of training before being entrusted with the job.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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There are nearly 50 species of pine trees native to North America with diverse characteristics and growing preferences.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Pyrotechnics will blast from the top of Wonder Mountain as each coaster train exits near the summit and climbs into a 164-tall twisting Top Hat element.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Four goslings twisted their downy necks to stare at me hard.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
7 July 2025
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This industry-wide trait is also reflected in valuation standards.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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