Thesaurus results for KIDNEYS

kidneys

noun

plural of kidney

as in kinds

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 kidneys If not properly treated, heatstroke can quickly damage the brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Within this framework, goji berry preparations, including tonics, tinctures, and powders, are used to support the yin of the liver, kidneys, and lungs. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026 When the body is dehydrated, the kidneys work hard to increase the release of minerals and waste products in urine. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 The drug, called Trutakna, is designed to treat IgA nephropathy, a condition in which immune antibodies build up in the kidneys. — Jason Mast, STAT, 8 July 2026 Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The fluid that gets moved simply re-enters the bloodstream and gets processed by the liver and kidneys as usual, just faster than the body was managing alone. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 The byproducts of this process—such as ammonia—must be filtered out and excreted by the kidneys. — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 29 June 2026

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Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Americans want more energy of all kinds, delivered fast, at lower cost, on a reliable grid that can handle a hotter climate, a more electrified economy, and rising demand from technologies like AI.

— David Kieve, Time, 10 July 2026

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The Enneagram’s nine types The word Enneagram comes from the Greek ennea, meaning nine, and gramma, meaning something drawn.

— Christina Pérez, Vogue, 17 July 2026
According to Peter He, the cofounder and chief scientist of Dirty Labs, a biodegradable cleaning solution company, there are three general types of fabrics.

— Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

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Hudson wore a custom three-piece Thom Browne look in white, with navy piping and the designer’s signature red, white and navy stripes providing the color.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Both were prodigies in the famed Barcelona academy La Masia who burst into stardom as teenagers in the club's red and blue stripes.

— Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026

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The question comes after a Wall Street Journal report last week saying that Netflix executives were considering adding in live channels that continuously stream one program or certain genres, in an effort to boost viewer engagement.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Running through July 25 in various locales across town and famously covering myriad genres — jazz, big band, folk, bluegrass, pop, piano, chamber music, opera and symphonic — this year’s programming focuses on Beethoven.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

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Famous for their aromatic leaves and fast growth rates, mints of all sorts naturally repel an assortment of garden pests and keep ants away, too1.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
While Ishmael may pause before coffin-warehouses—coffins, of all sorts, become a major leitmotif of the novel—or even talk of committing suicide, his tone is wry, even ironic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

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If using other varieties of cucumbers, remove seeds by cutting in half lengthwise; run bowl of spoon down center of cut edge to scoop out seeds.

— Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
The varieties include Blended Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade, Blended Mango Strawberry Lemonade and a limited-time Blended Passionfruit Guava Lemonade.

— Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

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