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as in backs
a vulnerable point
before the tournament she studied tapes of her chief rival, looking for the chink in her game
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as in fissures
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
plugged the chinks in the walls with mortar
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Recent Examples of chinks
Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
But after the break, the Americans started to find some chinks in the English armour.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chinks
Noun
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One of these is Trent Alexander-Arnold but, as The Athletic has reported, a position change to midfield was not discussed in depth during the process of his transfer from Liverpool as Madrid saw him as one of the best right-backs in the world.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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While many around the world may only recall the images of houses underwater and families carrying each other on their backs and in their arms seeking shelter, survivors like New Orleans artist and performer at the 20th Annual Commemoration event, Allay Earhart, still relive that day vividly.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Israel's devastating attack on Gaza, which has killed more than 62,000 Palestinians, including over 18,000 children, is exposing deep ideological fissures on the American Right.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Vegetation also can conceal deep fissures and cracks.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Remove the cushions and vacuum both sides and the crevices where the back and sides join.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later level and Ankou rifts (secret battle stages) require adept knowledge of the game’s overlapping combat systems.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Establishing ground rules ahead of time can hopefully help avoid hurt feelings, which can grow into deeper rifts over time and have negative effects on children and potentially rob them of a fruitful relationship with their grandparents.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a nutshell, the report rings the alarm bell every year pointing out that the minimum wage in the country is too low to support a person renting a two-bedroom apartment.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Chinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chinks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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