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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
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Al-Rashid has an opportunity to iron out the kinks before spending substantially more cash on his dream boat.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The container should be big enough to accommodate the roots without bending or kinking them.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Disconnects, error codes and bugs are all expected as the devs work out any last-minute kinks.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Al-Rashid has an opportunity to iron out the kinks before spending substantially more cash on his dream boat.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The container should be big enough to accommodate the roots without bending or kinking them.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
Noun
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People may develop severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea that is often bloody.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Eagles credited their stamina in their 41 to 14 victory to drinking pickle juice, which helped prevent dehydration and muscle cramps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Old dog learns new tricks UConn forward Alex Karaban, who played on the 2023 and ’24 champions, is attempting to become the first non-UCLA player to win three national championships.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The brain bug's intrinsic ick factor is undeniably high, but using their proboscises to suck thoughts directly from the brains of their unfortunate victims is a pretty neat party trick.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And few issues provide more difficulties in implementing his changing whims than a war in the Middle East.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Every deportation should be based on immigration law, not the whims of ICE nor those of the president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rather, Orion will loop around the moon's far side this evening in a history-making flyby.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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If everything checks out, the service module’s main engine will fire Thursday evening to send the crew on a trajectory that will loop them around the Moon.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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The same sources revealed that Kilcoyne required stitches in his hands.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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Doctors at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood gave Varren 21 stitches to close the gap.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Character names fade, plot twists dissolve, but the enjoyment of the moment remains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This can cause wood rot and paint warping.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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When the oven is on, residual heat can build up in the drawer, causing the plastic to melt or warp.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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The interface of the desktop website version includes key mission milestones and characteristics about the moon, including information about landing sites during the Apollo era.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth exhibits those characteristics, and our soldiers finally have someone to follow.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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