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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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
And then, in what seemed like a blink of an eye on Sunday afternoon, everything changed.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Remember to Blink When looking at a screen, people tend to blink about seven times a minute.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
But in the blink of an eye, White’s luck turned around.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
And then, in what seemed like a blink of an eye on Sunday afternoon, everything changed.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
By springtime, the lingering sight of the giant artificial tree — still decked out in blinking lights and a red bow — was drawing attention on social media and causing concern for the mall's future.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Remember to Blink When looking at a screen, people tend to blink about seven times a minute.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
Verb
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Formula One is headed to the Lion City’s Marina Bay Street Circuit to compete under the twinkling stars and lights for the Singapore Grand Prix.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The twinkling synth lines and thumping four-on-the-floor pattern create a groove as irresistible as the woman Iwar yearns for.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Berners-Lee, squinting, wasn’t so sure.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Different colors are used on the jigs to signify what size drill bit to use so the workers don’t have to squint at fractional numbers on the boat.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everything has broken right for Egbuka since the moment he was drafted, with Chris Godwin having a setback from his 2024 injury, Jalen McMillan severely injuring his neck and then Mike Evans succumbing to his annual hamstring injury.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some deer who succumb to the disease don't look sick, the state wildlife agency said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That video showed the cat staring sadly through a glass pane, showcasing yet again the intensity of her feelings about being separated from her owner.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The turnaround at Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren was staring irrelevance in the face when Procter & Gamble veteran Patrice Louvet took over as CEO and brought the fashion brand back to its luxury roots.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stretching to the pointed edge of the property is a 62-foot-long rectangular infinity pool adorned with mosaic tiles in swirling shapes that mimic the greenish glow of bioluminescence.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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With an adequate amount of vitamin D, good sun protection, a fewer step routine and better eating habits, the glow is continuous.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Astronomers had long suspected the flickering light came from patchy clouds.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Flame type One of the best aspects of ordinary candles is their flickering flame.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Camera flashes burst against the walls of floor-to-ceiling windows, framing Blade Runner–esque vistas of the flickering skyline, a winking reminder that New York City is always wide awake.—
Alex Catarinella,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The other early stars then wink out quickly, leaving the giant black hole to its own devices.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both sides will submit fuller legal arguments and the Department of Homeland Security may be ordered to produce its internal decision record.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Residents of Los Angeles County must submit an application to the LACSD.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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