CLINKS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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Recent Examples of clinks

Verb

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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Noun

The five-member Board of Supervisors is charged with approving settlements with the families of people who die or are injured in county jails.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
The program was established by state lawmakers in 2018 as a way to help stem the tide of mental illness in jails and prisons, usually by dismissing cases and offering treatment for the underlying conditions behind a defendant’s arrest.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of jails

Noun

This includes providing the Colombian military more leeway in the field, signing a new security agreement with Washington and building 10 mega-prisons that mimic Bukele’s network of penitentiaries in El Salvador.

— Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Behind bars in state penitentiaries in Gatesville and Marlin, Mejia felt forgotten.

— Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026

Definition of penitentiaries

Verb

In fact, the only thing that rings true is how the Three Lions end up exiting the tournament.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
But don’t tell that to winger Timothy Weah, who could be in line for his first start of the tournament as Pochettino rings the changes to keep his players fresh for the round of 32.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 25 June 2026

Definition of rings

Noun

Nanayakkara said some 734 inmates who were involved in the violence were transferred to other prisons.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
The program was established by state lawmakers in 2018 as a way to help stem the tide of mental illness in jails and prisons, usually by dismissing cases and offering treatment for the underlying conditions behind a defendant’s arrest.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of prisons

Verb

As Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence boom powers America’s economy, rattles its job market, and shapes its national security priorities, political leaders are struggling for traction on how the government should seek to engage the technology, if at all.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Israeli military warning rattles coastal city Israeli strikes over southern Lebanon continued, especially in and around the battered cities of Tyre and Nabatiyeh.

— Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Definition of rattles

Noun

It's applied like a traditional weed spray and is usually sold in large jugs.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Right now, Prime members can score exclusive savings and summer deals on YETI tumblers, coolers, jugs, backpacks and more when shopping on Amazon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of jugs

Verb

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
His preferred pastime is chess, which chimes with one of the more insightful descriptions of his character, offered by Kompany in January 2025.

— New York Times, New York Times, 10 June 2026

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