blinked (at)

past tense of blink (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blinked (at)
Verb
  • After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Full of fresh summer favorites and ooey-gooey cheese, Zucchini, Squash, And Corn Casserole is not to be overlooked!
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Who are some prospects being overlooked or overvalued?
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • That would mean the Wide stays at $2,000 while the Ultra hits new, unknown price heights justified by premium specs.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • There was no diving here; no, this was earnest, earned writhing on the grass — medically justified.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The case, however, did not affect Biden, who was pardoned by his father.
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 June 2026
  • Trump pardoned Lyman in December 2020.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
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“Blinked (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blinked%20%28at%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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