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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Noun

The Sandra Bland Act signed into law in 2017 requires that county jails help get inmates with mental health and substance abuse issues treatment, and help expedite the bailing process for those who meet these requirements.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Today, there are more than sixty thousand people in ICE jails across the country, up from thirty-nine thousand in January, 2025.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Definition of jails

Noun

Hodge says he was abused in multiple federal penitentiaries, but was frequently blocked from filing complaints about it.

— Christie Thompson, NPR, 13 July 2026
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

Definition of penitentiaries

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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

Politicians and candidates want to build prisons there (as if this were a solution).

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Widdecombe was in the House of Commons from 1987 to 2010, serving in roles including prisons minister in Prime Minister John Major’s 1990s Conservative government.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of prisons

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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

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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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