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Recent Examples of hinky These sorts of trust schemes have been around a long time and are known by a variety of hinky names such as the constitutional equity pure trust or a pure trust organization. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Even with such an expansion afoot, odd missteps, hinky plotholes, and confounding questions still abound. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024 These sorts of trust schemes have been around a long time and are known by a variety of hinky names such as the constitutional equity pure trust or a pure trust organization. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Well, that's the question that some people will ask is: Why didn't someone just throw a hinky vote at someone? EW.com, 2 Nov. 2023 Lumber prices have shot up again in a rise reminiscent of a year ago, when high-climbing wood prices warned of the hinky supply lines and broad inflation to come. Ryan Dezember, WSJ, 19 Dec. 2021 Some of these outcasts — like the would-be killer of Ronald Reagan, John Hinckley (a hinky looking Adam Chanler-Berat) — are all too familiar. Marilyn Stasio, Variety, 14 Nov. 2021 Certainly, there was no shortage of hinky transactions precipitated by the debtors who were intent on protecting their residence as long as possible. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021 The scene at the small, Northeast Hancock Street house was hinky. oregonlive, 3 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinky
Adjective
  • Investing Too Much, Too Soon AI is evolving rapidly, leaving businesses unsure whether to be pioneers, early adopters or cautious followers.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • While this change could reduce tax burdens, the specifics remain murky, leaving businesses unsure of how to plan financially.
    Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • My client is worried about losing benefits, which is not a reason to worry.
    Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • Investors had also been worried about the fallout from sweeping U.S. tariffs that are prompting businesses to rein in spending.
    Deborah Sophia and Aditya Soni, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • This kind of reverse inference is the same logic your bank uses when flagging suspicious activity.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • However, police did not treat Griffin's death as suspicious.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Dellow was nervous about rush hour traffic, but the Uber dropped Nikishin off at 6:45 p.m. at the airport.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Your younger colleague is nervous about each conversation.
    Jay Sullivan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Listen, many Gomez fans were skeptical when the singer confirmed her relationship with the prolific music producer back in December 2023.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Some are skeptical given his slight wingspan and arm length and wonder if a move to left guard may eventually be necessary.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Gannon informed Nolen that Johnson was a little upset with falling into the second round.
    Doug Haller, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • In medical settings, it's used to treat poisoning, overdoses, high cholesterol, hangovers, and upset stomach.
    Ashley Wong, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The name was recently added to CNBC Pro’s All-Weather Stock List, as some analysts have pointed to its resilience amid the uncertain macro environment.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
  • This news left fans uncertain of what was to come due to financial accessibility and FloTrack's niche nature.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Another reason people put off going to bed is to avoid feeling anxious or restless, said James Rowley, MD, a sleep medicine expert at Rush University Medical Center and spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Professionally, Xavier is anxious about future tax exposure from his deferred compensation.
    Brian Lasher, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Hinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinky. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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