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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 native New Yorker and two-time Emmy nominee has long contended with health and medical crises, including diabetes, alcoholism and a 2010 kidney transplant, per Rolling Stone.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
The infection can also spread and affect other parts of your urinary tract, including your bladder, ureters (the tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder), and kidneys.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
The first three weeks of his hospitalization were marked by a roller coaster of setbacks, including respiratory crises, mild kidney failure and a severe coughing fit.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Alcantara’s condition worsened; he was intubated, placed in a coma and lost a kidney before dying on March 7.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
The infection can also spread and affect other parts of your urinary tract, including your bladder, ureters (the tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder), and kidneys.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
The first three weeks of his hospitalization were marked by a roller coaster of setbacks, including respiratory crises, mild kidney failure and a severe coughing fit.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Alcantara’s condition worsened; he was intubated, placed in a coma and lost a kidney before dying on March 7.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
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View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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It is made of medium-weight cotton and adorned with charming details like deep blue stripes and wide ties to accentuate the V-neckline.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Red Flash even had a 14-4 advantage at the charity stripe over Alabama State, which didn’t even attempt a free throw until the final five minutes of the game.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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There was a refresh of sorts over the summer as City released first-team assistants Shaun Goater, Alan Mahon and goalkeeping coach Chris Williams.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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While formally listed as a tight end, Lofton was a Swiss Army Knife of sorts for Miami.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Tunstall references seminal ‘90s musical genres in the score–from Alanis Morissette and Green Day to NSYNC and the Spice Girls–while injecting it with a fresh contemporary sound.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Company chairman Christopher Woodrow found Roth to be a strong entrepreneur and believes that the horror genre ripe for this kind of venture.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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The American Kennel Club, the world's largest registry of purebred dogs, revealed its ranking for the most popular dog breeds of 2024 on Tuesday.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Before the French bulldog took over the top spot, the Labrador retriever was the most popular breed for 31 years in a row.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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There is a wide variety of spring dresses to explore in Abercrombie's sale section, many of which are sporting big discounts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Beers and ciders on tap at Belmont lean heavily toward local and regional, and the variety is well-curated.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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