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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
Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
Over time, those kinks create a weakness in the hose, which becomes even more prone to kinking.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Nikki Ekstein, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Daniel Jones is still working out every kink of Denver’s pass defense from the sidelines to the middle.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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
Over time, those kinks create a weakness in the hose, which becomes even more prone to kinking.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Verb
Plus, the year’s biggest hotel openings — like the Romeo Roma and Orient Express La Minerva — have now had a few months to iron out their kinks.
—Nikki Ekstein, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Daniel Jones is still working out every kink of Denver’s pass defense from the sidelines to the middle.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
Noun
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The visiting coach Andoni Iraola later put Adams’ withdrawal down to cramp and acknowledged his hostile reception.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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For those who may be using a magnesium product to manage leg cramps or uncomfortable tingling sensations, Troxel warned that these symptoms may be a sign of restless legs syndrome, a clinical sleep disorder commonly associated with iron deficiency.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps most frustrating, two Johnson attempts to dig into his trick bag misfired.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead of standing as a safeguard, Congress has abdicated its responsibility and has been a rubber stamp for the president’s unconstitutional whims.—
Trena Turner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Managing up doesn't mean sucking up, heeding your boss' every whim, keeping any disagreement to yourself, or bending over backwards to make leaders happy.—
Stav Ziv,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The left and right clickers now loop around the scroll wheel to offer more area for your pointer and middle finger.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Played by Ana Rujas, Javier Rey and Álvaro Morte, the characters’ fates loop across history in the shape of infinity.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As novel as a collapse spread over 108 days — one for each stitch on the ball — was, this year’s final weekend felt freakishly familiar.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Thomas More Society said that Savannah went to the emergency room for stitches, resulting in $3,000 in medical bills.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Today, Bath & Body Works finally unveils their new Touch of Gold collection that embodies those same characteristics in a bodycare and home fragrance line.—
Alisa Rendor,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, in an instant, Zeek twisted and pushed the barrel aside, but the robber grabbed his shoulder, firing a shot that cracked through the quiet.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Then leaked these stories -- leaked stories to the press to string us up, twist us in pretzels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Next, because the call for participants mentioned a lab test element and an exercise program, some personality traits were less likely to volunteer.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kizzi is an intractable flirt, a trait that is very popular with the boys, and, from the looks of the preview at the end of the episode, also with the girls.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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