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On the day of our recent visit, the place was little more than a 3.5-mile loop of pavement—albeit one that jinks across the land like a back road in the Great Smoky Mountains, with 127 feet of elevation change from beginning to end.
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Sam Smith, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2024
None of these changes affects the Chiron's remarkable docility at low speeds or its ability to jink into corners like a car of two-thirds its mass on the tight, two-lane French country roads near the Circuit Paul Ricard.
—Ben Oliver, Car and Driver, 30 Sep. 2021
That early pressure told within five minutes, as Ben Youngs emerged from the maul with ball in hand, jinked his way past two All Blacks players and went over to score the England's second try.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 26 Oct. 2019
However, Italy responded impressively and drew level in the 28th minute when Emerson jinked his way down the left flank before crossing for Andrea Belotti, who finished from close range.
—SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019
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Sam Smith, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2024
None of these changes affects the Chiron's remarkable docility at low speeds or its ability to jink into corners like a car of two-thirds its mass on the tight, two-lane French country roads near the Circuit Paul Ricard.
—Ben Oliver, Car and Driver, 30 Sep. 2021
That early pressure told within five minutes, as Ben Youngs emerged from the maul with ball in hand, jinked his way past two All Blacks players and went over to score the England's second try.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 26 Oct. 2019
However, Italy responded impressively and drew level in the 28th minute when Emerson jinked his way down the left flank before crossing for Andrea Belotti, who finished from close range.
—SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jink
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On the opening shift, Boldy got the puck at the far blue line, weaved though a few Rangers defenders and fired through a screen to beat the New York goalie just 35 seconds into the period.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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The checkpoint ahead crawls forward as officers slide mirrors beneath cars and canines weave through the line, sniffing for explosives.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Patrons ducked under available coverage to keep their tacos and arepas dry.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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There’s some gunfire, and both of them had to duck and hit the dirt while they’re handcuffed.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Travelers who have braved the buffet at 9 in the morning have likely had to dodge busy foot traffic while browsing selections.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump, when pressed, dodges the issue of war aims by pointing to the excellence of the military.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Jink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jink. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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