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as in to twinkle
to shine with light at regular intervals
she loves to sit in the dark and watch the lights on the Christmas tree blink in ever-changing patterns
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as in to succumb
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
for two days the nations stood on the brink of war, until one finally blinked
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as in to stare
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
stood blinking at the ridiculous scene before him in utter disbelief
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Recent Examples of blink
Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
But the introduction and rapid adoption of mobile phones dealt a death blow to their usage—seemingly in the blink of an eye.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Mohamed Lazzouni, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
One hopes that artists like these will continue to find a way to get their stories out; no matter the subject matter, from a disco-demolition night to American foreign intervention, the spirit of inquiry, curiosity and refusal to blink are more urgently needed at this moment than ever before.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
But the introduction and rapid adoption of mobile phones dealt a death blow to their usage—seemingly in the blink of an eye.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Active liveness detection prompts users to perform tasks such as blinking, turning their head or reading a phrase aloud.
—Mohamed Lazzouni, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
One hopes that artists like these will continue to find a way to get their stories out; no matter the subject matter, from a disco-demolition night to American foreign intervention, the spirit of inquiry, curiosity and refusal to blink are more urgently needed at this moment than ever before.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
Verb
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The white beard, the twinkling eyes behind round spectacles, the mustache curled with wax at its ends are all real, all his.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lighting up bits of the water, with the city twinkling behind her like millions of eyes, the statue was breathtaking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An overly wide eye may mean that your dog is feeling threatened, while a small or squinting eye may suggest fear or stress.—
Dawn Kovell,
Mercury News,
19 Aug. 2025
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After noticing her sibling was squinting during a pool party, the actor invited him to pick a pair from his collection to keep.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Facio, who also was hospitalized, succumbed to his injuries on June 8 — six days after he was shot in the face.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The men in green were dominated from the start and eventually succumbed to the pressure, unable to even cross the 100-run mark.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Taking refuge in Utah, a world away I’m sitting here, staring at these majestic mountains that in the summer can appear brown, blue, green, gold or gray depending on the time of day or how the sun hits them.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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One where the entire community would gather to stare blankly at price tags, sit on bulky massage chairs, and sample glossy pieces of teriyaki chicken in a grand dining hall.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lit Ghost Cloche Add a small but impactful touch of Halloween with these little ghost cloches that add an eerie glow to coffee tables, shelves, and countertops.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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For the Grad School Queens and Teachers Whether she’s headed back to school for her master’s or ruling the classroom, the women returning to academia deserve a beauty routine that supports her grind without sacrificing her glow.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Street lights flickered on, even though the sunset wasn’t for another hour.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Scientists have continued to develop light-flickering stimulation to induce gamma-wave oscillations in Alzheimer's disease patients.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Scruffy City is a moniker the place holds with equal parts pride and winking good humor.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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The last ember of Rope A winked out.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Only 127 of Indiana's 351 public school districts — or 36% — submitted mandatory injury data for the statewide report.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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It was seemingly first posted by an Instagram account called Washingtonian Problems (@washingtonianprobs), which said it was submitted anonymously by one of its members.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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