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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
Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
In a matter of hours, modern conflict looked less like tanks and more like a blinking cursor.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Liz Regalia, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Kyle Dubas is riding an extraordinary hot streak and the crown jewel of this run was his decision to hire Dan Muse, who has made the leap from relative anonymity to Jack Adams Award candidate in the blink of an eye.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Just blasted off the line while everyone else stood there blinking.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
In a matter of hours, modern conflict looked less like tanks and more like a blinking cursor.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
At the time, Schiller, a mom to a neurotypical child and a daughter with a rare genetic disease called Angelman syndrome, had more on her plate in the blink of an eye after her husband suffered a stroke that left him disabled.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Kyle Dubas is riding an extraordinary hot streak and the crown jewel of this run was his decision to hire Dan Muse, who has made the leap from relative anonymity to Jack Adams Award candidate in the blink of an eye.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
Verb
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As the crowd filed in, DJs Doppelganger Paris—identical twins Brice and Régis Abby—were already on the decks, accompanied by Grammy-winning pianist Brian Kennedy, the city lights twinkling behind them.—
Rachel Marlowe,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Greer, South Carolina Located in upstate South Carolina with a population hovering around 50,000, Greer has maintained a small-town atmosphere with a revitalized downtown area, easy pedestrian access, and attractive twinkling lights.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even though Ament is flawed, teams can squint and see the upside in a 6-foot-10 wing who can dribble, pass and shoot.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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And squinting is not necessary to see a vision for him.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Any higher, and the plants began to succumb to the harsh environment, which led to stress and failure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Harrington and Shan were pronounced dead at the scene while Pederson succumbed to his injuries on Monday.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Balat stared ahead at the defense table.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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But viewers might not have to fill those three minutes staring at Lionel Messi downing a Gatorade.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The decorative candle lanterns are perfect for patios, balconies, gardens, and stairways, adding a warm glow wherever they’re placed.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rich-girl flip-flops Flip-flops underwent a huge glow-up last summer, graduating from a beachside afterthought to a genuine fashion statement.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tory’s expression flickers, then settles.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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If the power comes flickering on for a few precious hours in the middle of the night, that’s when Cubans now rise to wearily cook and iron clothes.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sartorial outerwear crafted from archival fabrics mingled with pieces that winked to utility and workwear, with a few styles looking to balance these two souls in a single design, such as double wool hooded capes and coats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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With plenty of palace intrigue and a winking Favourite-esque sense of humor, The Serpent Queen is far from a stuffy costume drama.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright erroneously posted — and then deleted — a message that the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the strait near Iran, only for the White House to concede no operation had occurred.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Kidman also stripped down, so to speak, in the conceding interview.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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