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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jink
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The parade weaves through the historic downtown, bringing together antique cars, floats, and locals looking to show off their red, white, and blue.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Ah Loo’s vibrant work weaves traditional Pacific Island attire with modern silhouettes and design.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Some kids have ducked under the rope line to sit in deep crevices in the base of the trunk.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The witness ducked down and then looked up; Nichols was staring at the witness.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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Regime change Pushing for regime change -- a goal the IDF has explicitly denied and Netanyahu has dodged questions on -- might prove the biggest gamble of Israel's attack, experts told ABC News.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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The majority of the pack-up operation in the F1 paddock was already complete, leaving those still at the track to dodge between freight boxes on their way out in the Montreal darkness.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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“Jink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jink. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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