conks 1 of 2

plural of conk, chiefly British slang
as in noses
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity a feisty cockney who had got his conk broken more than once in street brawls

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conks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of conk

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Noun
  • The Field isn’t the only museum to send visitors’ noses back in time.
    RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
  • Born out of love for her native land, its nature and history, Aura of Kazakhstan invites European noses to experience the local culture and encapsulate their feelings in a juice.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • His right-hand man, Bishop, pulls an Iago on him and stabs him in the back by emptying his bullets.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
  • The shower curtain opens, revealing an old woman, who stabs and decapitates Mary.
    Therie Hendrey-Seabrook, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.
    Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But the plot also retains a serial quality that saps momentum and betrays its TV roots.
    Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
  • But hamate surgery often saps a hitter of power, something Lindor, Carroll and Holliday were expected to supply in 2026.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Some fans said the actor instead resembled an early-PlayStation-era cutscene character who robotically flails his limbs upon impact.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The spotted fish thrashes angrily, disturbing the waters so that the pool’s edge laps against the rock.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • The 16-year-old flails her arms, thrashes and kicks — sometimes for hours.
    CalMatters, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Vinicius Jr often switches positions with Brazil’s left-winger to attack from his favorite area down the wing.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • Then the service switches to 60-minute intervals.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • The midfielder spears an accurate long ball to Yildiz, setting him away into the box.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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“Conks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conks. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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