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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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
The straightforward play and old-school utility was the perfect combo for making hours disappear in a blink.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 19 July 2025
Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
Deflate dark circles: Place thumbs and index fingers near the temples, stretch the skin, then slowly and consciously blink the eyelids.
—Federico Chiara, Vogue, 23 July 2025
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Verb
But messy counters can become eyesores in the blink of an eye.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
The straightforward play and old-school utility was the perfect combo for making hours disappear in a blink.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 19 July 2025
Noun
One of the common symptoms of Parkinson's disease is decreased blinking.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
Deflate dark circles: Place thumbs and index fingers near the temples, stretch the skin, then slowly and consciously blink the eyelids.
—Federico Chiara, Vogue, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
Verb
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Something cinematic, nostalgic, and (admittedly) sentimental, something that seems to match the lights twinkling on the water, the skyline disappearing in the rearview.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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Spring sailings offer front-row views of Keukenhof’s kaleidoscopic gardens—while autumn brings misty mornings and twinkling festive markets.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Wading through knee-deep water, Kelly McKay squinted in the evening light as the sun began to dip below the horizon.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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At the close of each semester at my small liberal arts college, students bury themselves in the library, staking out study rooms, flipping through stacks of books and notes, and squinting at laptop screens.—
Moira Gleason,
National Review,
24 July 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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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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Read More: Ex-Rival Speaks Highly of Philadelphia Eagles Initial reports suggested the star safety was staring at a missed first season in Houston.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Like when Mehringer stared at the team’s 2-3 start in their first season, a 26-year-old offensive coordinator internalizing his offense’s failures.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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For an entire week, the flashing blue and red lights of police vehicles cast eerie glows inside residents’ homes, while helicopters and drones hummed relentlessly overhead.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 Aug. 2025
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The typical galaxy in that sample is 100 times fainter than the natural glow in the nighttime air in the Earth's atmosphere, so this Rubin Observatory program depends on near-total natural darkness.—
Richard Green,
Space.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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The previous version of the immersive attraction brought guests face to face with the terrifying flickering TV screen, the menacing beast from beyond, and the pool filled with floating corpses.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Meals can be enjoyed pretty much anywhere: in the dining tent, on your private deck, or by the flickering firelight under a canopy of stars.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Drew Hancock's feature directorial debut is a hell of an invigorating revenge fantasy, made all the more satisfying by its own winking self-awareness.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Even so, more will have to be done in Rybnik and elsewhere to ensure Giba’s icy eye doesn’t wink out of existence for good.—
Skylar Knight,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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The public can also submit comments online until Sept. 22.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Per the Times, Osbourne's daughter Aimee submitted the death certificate at a registry in London.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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