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 Over that time, elevated blood sugar can damage blood vessels, nerves, kidneys and eyes. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 An estimate called eGFR describes how well the kidneys filter blood. — Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 This deterioration releases toxic substances from muscle fibers into the blood and kidneys, which can cause kidney damage. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Too much myoglobin can damage the kidneys' filtration system, while high potassium can cause a deadly heart rhythm. — News Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 When this disintegration occurs, toxic components of the muscle fibers can enter the circulatory system and kidneys, which can cause kidney damage, essentially acting as poison to the body. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 The kidneys are particularly susceptible to injury or damage in rhabdo cases. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 Potassium can lower blood pressure by helping your kidneys remove extra sodium in urine. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026 He was intubated and sedated; his lungs, kidneys, and heart had all started to fail. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 27 Oct. 2026

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However, the author wants readers to see that displacement of many kinds, malignant or benign, can have far-reaching consequences — and sometimes those can be overcome.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Deeply unsettling, this adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s story details a world where birds of all kinds suddenly decide to start attacking humans.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of kinds

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For families Some room types offer additional space with pull-out sofas or room for a pack and play (available upon request).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Firstman excels at highlighting the absurdity of celebrity and the pretension of coastal media types.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of types

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The band is at its best at live shows, where, on a good night, their dejected mix of shoegaze, trip-hop, and other genres that have been beaten to death take on a revitalized energy.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Tinto Brass, the Italian director whose filmmaking spanned many genres but came to be associated with his erotic films of the 1970s, most notably 1979’s big-budget Caligula, has died in Rome.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of genres

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As if Helen were not already obviously out of sorts, her knowing less about the mission than Laila does and being wholly unprepared to crack a high-end safe makes the whole evening a bit much.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
The Timberwolves were out of sorts for most of a 119-114 loss to Golden State on Wednesday, before regrouping behind their new star Ball and the two-way excellence of McDaniels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of sorts

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Holt Renfrew shoppers can also purchase a selection of caviars, including Baeri, Kaluga, and Royal Ossetra varieties along with mother-of-pearl caviar spoons, ceramic ashtrays, and other collectibles.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
However, removing these roses frees up space, reduces fungal disease and makes room for vigorous varieties that bring pure joy.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

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