Thesaurus results for CONKS

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noun

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

as in brains

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Recent Examples of conks

Noun

Fungal problems are common and some produce the mushroom growths called conks along limbs. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conks

Noun

Earlier generations of Silicon Valley leaders largely turned their noses up at sports.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Cancerous cells have a specific smell, and dogs’ noses are 10,000 to 100,000 times better than humans, according to the American Kennel Club.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of noses

Noun

The species is distinguished by relatively large ears and broad snouts covered with fine hairs.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Halligan said breeds with short snouts like Bulldogs, Bullmastiffs and Pekingese pups are at greater risk, so are overweight animals and dogs with dark fur.

— Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of snouts

Verb

While Rhaenyra flails from one problem to the next, Ormund plots and schemes and uses his wits to undo his enemies.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The movements are entirely reflexive, yet the arm that flails more predicts future handedness with a high level of accuracy.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026

Definition of flails

Verb

Unlike vacation rental platforms, PadSplit is a 12-week minimum commitment with the option to pay to leave early, after which the agreement switches to a week-by-week basis.

— Diamy Wang August 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026
There is one 12-month trial period that applies the first time someone switches to Advantage.

— Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026