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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
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Between scenes, for instance, the illuminated proscenium blinks ominously, as if in code.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Today could speed by in the blink of an eye!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
While Cohn said those conditions broke some riders, Smith didn’t blink.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Between scenes, for instance, the illuminated proscenium blinks ominously, as if in code.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
In a fashion landscape dominated by Tik Tok-trends and blink-and-you’ll-miss-them moments, the best work pants for women aren’t necessarily the most exciting, but the most reliable.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Today could speed by in the blink of an eye!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
Verb
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In the main foyer, crystal chandeliers twinkle with the reflection of a nine-foot-tall Christmas tree.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Yet there’s a warmth to every song that’s watching fireflies twinkle against a summer sunset.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dense canopies of coniferous trees dapple out the harshest parts of the sun so there's no need to squint to take in the lush surroundings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those last 20 minutes are pretty engaging, even if some of that engagement is squinting to see and interpret what’s going on.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the coldest regions of its hardiness zone, plants can succumb to winter dieback during unusually harsh winters but generally recover well with new growth.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some turn to suicide, succumb to addiction, or become easy targets for those who exploit vulnerability.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Both squadrons stare each other down on horseback, in full armor and weaponry — looking like bonafide badasses of the Game of Thrones universe.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Stolz, sitting opposite of the finish line staring at a large video board, looked at his coach and nodded.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The team led by Paola Tiranti observed Uranus for nearly a full rotation, detecting the faint glow from molecules up to 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometres) above the cloud tops.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The illuminating skin tint instantly blurs and brightens my complexion and leaves behind a soft-focus glow—almost as if my skin were an IRL filter.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Can flickering lights and sound slow Alzheimer’s?—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Taper candles can add interest to a dining table, and votives can create flickering light on a patio.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the film’s first trailer, its biting energy is on full display, as its winking humor.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Another two-bedroom co-op, which also happens to be within winking distance of one of the best coffee shops in the neighborhood.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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None of the players moved after conceding the winner.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Collodi, who signed a Homegrown contract in January 2025, went on to start nine matches, logging 736 minutes, conceding eight goals, and recording three clean sheets.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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