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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
The pig kidney quickly failed, and the patient died soon after due to an infection.
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Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Exposure to these chemicals, also known as PFAS, has been linked to health issues including cancer, kidney and thyroid issues, weakened immune systems and fertility issues.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 May 2025
One year ago, Congressman Donald Payne Jr. died while waiting for a kidney.
—Lindsay Gutierrez, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is staggering: over 35 million people in the U.S. are affected, and in Europe, that number climbs beyond 55 million.
—Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Exposure to these chemicals, also known as PFAS, has been linked to health issues including cancer, kidney and thyroid issues, weakened immune systems and fertility issues.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 May 2025
One year ago, Congressman Donald Payne Jr. died while waiting for a kidney.
—Lindsay Gutierrez, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is staggering: over 35 million people in the U.S. are affected, and in Europe, that number climbs beyond 55 million.
—Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
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While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The bill would bar Medicaid from paying for services of any kind at nonprofits that are primarily engaged in family planning or reproductive health and provide abortions.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The yellow-green trout featured a red stripe on its side and a white underbelly.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Video clips posted online depict Babbitt, wearing a stars and stripes backpack and a Trump flag draped around her neck, stepping up and beginning to go through the waist-high opening of an area of the Capitol known as the Speaker’s Lobby when a gunshot is heard.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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Dale also appears to be wearing virtual reality headset of sorts.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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These perks are unlocked through the Requisitions menu, which acts as a battle pass of sorts.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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Part of the appeal of the story for Skarsgård was the genre itself.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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For the most part, the shift in tone and genre works because of Skarsgård.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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In the meantime, a new breed of Democrat is stepping up.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
19 May 2025
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And now, a new breed of AI—agentic AI—is poised to become the mind of the machine, transforming buildings into entities that not only think but also adapt, survive and thrive.—
Dan Drogman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Hummingbirds adore the red varieties, while native bees and butterflies are always buzzing about the blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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