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as in twinkled
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 succumbed
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 stared
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 Synonyms for blinked
Verb
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While many plants have succumbed to winter’s sleep, there are still plenty of flowers to keep your gardens lively and vases full.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024 -
The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Arne Slot’s side conceded three in a semi-ludicrous 6-3 win at Tottenham two days ago, two at home against Fulham, two away at Southampton and three in this pulsating game at Newcastle at the start of December.—
Duncan Alexander,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The application deadline has been extended to January 24, 2025, with prescreening requirements — ranging from two original rap songs, four original beats, a turntable performance, or a beatbox performance — submitted by video before a live audition.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to measurements submitted to the weather service, snowfall totals ranged between 8 and 13 inches in the Kansas City area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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Despite the rate cuts, mortgage rates haven't budged much and continue to hover near 20-year highs, leaving many would-be homebuyers disappointed.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 Dec. 2024
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Even though the central bank started cutting interest rates in September, the average credit card interest rate has barely budged.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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After being denied three times, her doctor finally relented.—
Rachel Murphy,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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But violence in Acapulco hasn’t relented.—
Antonio Castillo and María Verza,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Blinked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blinked. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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