kidney

noun

ˈkid-nē How to pronounce kidney (audio)
Definition of kidneynext
as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates

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Recent Examples of kidney Bijou Phillips underwent kidney transplant surgery and thanked everyone who answered her very public plea for lifesaving help. — David K. Li, NBC news, 8 July 2026 Five months after making an urgent plea for a kidney donor, Bijou Phillips has received a transplant. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026 In her social media plea at the time, Phillips said she was born with an underdeveloped kidney. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Doctors found that Kennus’ antibodies were a match, and showed that there was less of a chance for Jennifer’s body to reject the new kidney. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for kidney
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  1. kind
  2. stripe
  3. sort
  4. genre
  5. breed
  6. variety
Noun
  • Besides Miami, the trial — which Nelson describes as the first of its kind in the nation — will also be conducted at several other academic health centers in the country, as well as in Israel.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • While the rest of the fashion industry has yet to stage a meaningful recovery, couture is thriving, supported by high-net-worth clients whose appetite for exclusivity and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship remains strong.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • Folwell said the initiative saw broad support from people of all political stripes.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
  • Accented in delicate seafoam green and hazy orange stripes, the beachy colorway is neutral enough to fit more diffused palettes as well as more expressive color stories.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • Sentosa is an estate that carries a particular kind of authority, the sort earned over more than a century on the water.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Scenarios of this sort face individuals all around the world.
    — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • The voice—that silky alto that slips easily between genres and moods—is what seems to draw people in first, famous fans included.
    — Riann Phillip, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Interestingly, many of the year’s biggest flops have been from once-dominant genres.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of genre
Noun
  • The Michigan State Police Jackson post said the three dogs, described as mixed-breed pit bull/mastiff dogs that escaped from a kennel, were returned to their owner's custody, pending the outcome of the investigation.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • That includes a bath with breed-appropriate shampoo, a blow-dry and brush-out, a haircut or trim based on breed and preference, nail clipping and filing, ear cleaning and eye area cleaning.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of breed
Noun
  • Vesper Theatre's main performance space, an 80-seat black box theater, can support a variety of art forms from dance to theater to film.
    — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • The trio are all therapies for multiple myeloma, a complex type of blood cancer where patients may need a variety of treatments to help fight the disease.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of variety

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