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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
NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
Yamamoto has rarely blinked since.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In other ways, the past 50 years feels like a blink of an eye.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Verb
What is the Democratic view particularly as, increasingly, polls are showing frustration with both parties over this government shutdown and the question who's going to blink first here?
—NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
Yamamoto has rarely blinked since.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Kylie asked before Bennett attempted a double blink.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In other ways, the past 50 years feels like a blink of an eye.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
Verb
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So many things, dropped and lost and mislaid, twinkling all over the place like a museum/ junkyard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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These festive services offer travelers a chance to experience Europe's holiday traditions while evoking the romance of classic rail travel, complete with twinkling decorations, seasonal menus, and the kind of slow-travel nostalgia that everyone's seeking at the moment.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The mother-son duo posed for photos, with Valentino adorably squinting from the bright lights of the cameras.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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When the result was announced, boos echoed through the venue, and Aspinall, still squinting and visibly frustrated, made his feelings clear during his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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People exposed to extreme cold are susceptible to frostbite and can succumb to hypothermia in a matter of minutes.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the ignominious manner of his death, many great artists have succumbed to drugs.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As the boat sails away, the Creature quietly stares into the sunrise with a smile on his face.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The video teaser Chrli shared features eerie, horror film–like sound effects and the haunting sound of violins as Charli is pinned down by an elderly hand while staring directly into the camera.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ash of the cigarette glows in the darkness of the truck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Carrots' pigments can help give you a healthy glow and protect against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Behind it, festive props and flickering lights add to the chaos.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The moment unofficially sealed the Commanders’ 38-14 defeat and appears to be the dagger in a disappointing season that already had flickering hopes entering this game.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Farther up, on Observatory Hill, tall cryptomeria trees were silhouetted in the darkening evening, and down in the valleys, lights winked on like reflections of the planets and stars appearing in the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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James later shared the ad on social media with winking and tongue-sticking-out emojis; much of his audience, however, was not so amused, and one lifelong fan even sued.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sinclair, Ripley conceded, has experienced the downside of YouTube TV’s growth, including blackouts of its affiliated regional sports networks.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fateh conceded the race and congratulated Frey while celebrating the movement his campaign built.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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