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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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Recent Examples of kink
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
But the offense that made history last year against the Bears is still working out some kinks to rediscover its identity.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Traditional hoses will kink and coil, and can be really disruptive to an activity that should feel stress free.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The ceasefire is still working through kinks, as Hamas has refused to disarm despite the terms of the deal.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
But the offense that made history last year against the Bears is still working out some kinks to rediscover its identity.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
To preserve the svelte look, rather than appearing boxy, the floor-to-ceiling glass panels on the upper deck are subtly kinked to maintain the racing lines.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Traditional hoses will kink and coil, and can be really disruptive to an activity that should feel stress free.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
Noun
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Kansas freshman phenom Darryn Peterson didn’t play in the game due to a stomach bug and cramps.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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There was a real question how the impact of him being on base nine times and the accompanying leg cramps that plagued him late in extra innings would affect his stamina less than 24 hours later.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The oldest trick in the book … foiled by those pesky Bravo cameras.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The next evolution of creative culture isn’t faster turnaround or cooler AI tricks.—
Rochelle Ratkaj,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This new agency should get access to NWF dollars and not have to depend on political whims for its funding, as is the case now.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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While 7 million people showed up for the No Kings protest earlier this month, Democrats still do not control any meaningful power in Washington; the Supreme Court, Congress, and the White House are all proven loyal to Trump’s whims.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The kind where communication feels electric and aligned, where conversations don’t loop in circles but actually go somewhere.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
2 Nov. 2025
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Trails will loop through the park and its open areas, connecting with the nearby Crossings municipal golf course and adjacent neighborhoods.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The top has a classic V-stitch on the neckline and a wide hem complete with side slits.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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The system can add stitches in any direction, including forward, backward and diagonal, allowing users to produce complex shapes with varying stiffness across different sections.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The story ends with a brilliant twist that will surprise and delight kids and adults.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The duo represents two generations that merge traditional Indian flavors with bold ingredients and a contemporary twist, helping to cement New Orleans’ evolving restaurant landscape as a top culinary destination.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Replace what’s missing or warped.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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The English Wikipedia is now roughly 93 times bigger than Encyclopædia Britannica, the shelf-warping print leviathan that fascinated him as a child.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Customers see a different look, feel, color, drape and other characteristics of an apparel product.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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