BLINKS (AT) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

blinks (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of blink (at)

as in ignores

to dismiss as of little importance the firm conviction that we should never blink at any instances of plagiarism, whether in academia or in commercial publishing

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Meanwhile, minimum-wage airport workers depend on reliable, affordable transit that the O’Hare Flyer ignores entirely.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Is Jan Crawford meant to adhere to standards while the editor-in-chief consistently ignores them?

— Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026

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La Pajarera sky lounge in the Bless Barcelona overlooks Plaça de Catalunya down towards the sea, and has some of the best sunset views in the city.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
No spa day would be complete without lunch or a drink at Fleur de Lis, which overlooks the lush greenery surrounding the lake.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

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The Two Clinic Models Behind Every Turkish Quote Before reading any ranking, understand the single distinction that explains most of the price gap between Turkish clinics.

— Burak Onal, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
This book explains that putting the napkin on the chair may soil the chair, and upon returning, the diner’s clothes.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of explains

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Before enrolling, though, be sure to confirm that the potential discount justifies its cost.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
This script justifies that lame happy ending with a clever idea about the radiation sickness that results from suffering a blast of the creature’s atomic breath.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

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