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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
In both 2018 and 2021, the agency pointed to animal studies linking it to cancer, as well as problems with kidneys, immune systems and, especially, livers.
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Anna Clark, ProPublica, 2 July 2025
Salt substitutes can help lower blood pressure and the risk of heart attack, stroke, and chronic kidney disease.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
The death certificate also notes that the musician had several other significant conditions: neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 June 2025
In addition to chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease, neurodegenerative disorder and obstructive sleep apnea were also listed in the report.
—Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
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Anna Clark, ProPublica, 2 July 2025
Salt substitutes can help lower blood pressure and the risk of heart attack, stroke, and chronic kidney disease.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
The death certificate also notes that the musician had several other significant conditions: neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 June 2025
In addition to chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease, neurodegenerative disorder and obstructive sleep apnea were also listed in the report.
—Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
Noun
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Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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There are three holidays when alcohol of any kind is prohibited from being sold in Tennessee.—
Jordan Green,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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Conservative ETFs — and virtue-signaling funds of all political stripes — are proliferating in the Trump age.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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Throw-on-and-Go Button-Ups With deep fashion roots—Lauren Bacall in Key Largo, Audrey Hepburn in Two for the Road, the late Peter Lindbergh’s beach photographs—the oversized button-up has earned its stripes.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The 50-day moving average crossed below the 200-day moving average in late January 2025 providing a warning of sorts.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The meeting is an informal deadline of sorts because Paramount is nominating three new members to its board of directors, and if a settlement is not inked in time, the new directors will have to get involved.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Like the Mario games, the Donkey Kong series has encompassed tons of different genres and gameplay styles throughout the years.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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The novel alternates between their perspectives, with their voices showcasing different L.A. genres: Wes, a noir, and Roya, a tell-all with Britney Spears songs as the title chapters.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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And for Rivera, trust breeds accountability which breeds performance.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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The current law focuses on the behavior of the dogs, not the breeds.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 features deals on a variety of tools from brands like Black+Decker, Craftsman, and DeWalt.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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Panda continues to trial Asian, Australian and domestic varieties, with an eye toward optimizing fiber quality for its process.—
Kasi Martin,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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