CLINKS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

clinks 1 of 2

noun

plural of clink, slang

as in jails

a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody I once spent a night in the clink, and it's an experience I don't want to repeat

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clinks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clink

as in tinkles

to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound coins clinking in his pocket as he traipsed down the street

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As the bullet weight clinks and clacks along the bottom, bass will key in on your rig and follow it. — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026 Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025

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In 2019, the New York City Council voted to close the island's facilities and replace them with four smaller jails throughout the five boroughs by August 2027.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Reports also describe people in prisons and jails around the country being routinely beaten, among other abuse.

— Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of jails

Noun

At one point over two thirds of Sloss's entry-level workforce was composed of Black labor, which was socially and hierarchically segregated and, up until 1928, often sourced from nearby prisons.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Like Francis before him, Leo has made visiting prisons a key part of his papal travel in a bid to give a message of hope to inmates and underscore their inherent dignity, that God loves them and that there is always a chance for redemption.

— Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

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That chimes with the European Central Bank's ambition of a single banking jurisdiction, with capital and liquidity able to move freely within cross-border groups and depositors enjoying equal protection.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Galeotti explains that in a weaponized world, there is permanent chaos and constant battles, something that chimes with what is unfolding at the World Cup.

— Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

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