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
Overconsumption of protein can be hard on the kidneys, especially for someone with preexisting kidney problems.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Lilies possess a chemical compound that is not well understood which, if ingested, can be fatal within 1-3 days by causing damage to the kidneys and cellular death of the organ.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
This week, the FDA flexed its regulatory authority to approve the first medicine to treat focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, or FSGS, a rare disease in which scar tissue builds up in the filtering units of the kidneys, eventually leading to organ dysfunction and failure.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead, Gerard and his wife were trained in how to do in-home dialysis by Monogram Health and, since starting, both his kidneys and all his pre-existing conditions have improved.
—Benjamin Kornitzer, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
In rare cases, infected patients may develop complications such as reactive arthritis, bloodstream infections, seizures or hemolytic-uremic syndrome, which involves damage to blood vessels in the kidneys.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Certain strains of the bacteria have figured out how to live happily in the kidneys of apparently healthy animals, including wildlife (such as rodents, raccoons, marine mammals and skunks, but also reptiles and amphibians) and domestic animals (such as cattle, pigs, horses, even dogs and cats).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Creatine is an amino acid that's produced in the kidneys, liver and pancreas, and is stored in the muscles for strength and energy.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Excessive protein can stress the kidneys, cause dehydration and contribute to other problems.
—Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Lilies possess a chemical compound that is not well understood which, if ingested, can be fatal within 1-3 days by causing damage to the kidneys and cellular death of the organ.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
This week, the FDA flexed its regulatory authority to approve the first medicine to treat focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, or FSGS, a rare disease in which scar tissue builds up in the filtering units of the kidneys, eventually leading to organ dysfunction and failure.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead, Gerard and his wife were trained in how to do in-home dialysis by Monogram Health and, since starting, both his kidneys and all his pre-existing conditions have improved.
—Benjamin Kornitzer, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
In rare cases, infected patients may develop complications such as reactive arthritis, bloodstream infections, seizures or hemolytic-uremic syndrome, which involves damage to blood vessels in the kidneys.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Certain strains of the bacteria have figured out how to live happily in the kidneys of apparently healthy animals, including wildlife (such as rodents, raccoons, marine mammals and skunks, but also reptiles and amphibians) and domestic animals (such as cattle, pigs, horses, even dogs and cats).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Creatine is an amino acid that's produced in the kidneys, liver and pancreas, and is stored in the muscles for strength and energy.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Excessive protein can stress the kidneys, cause dehydration and contribute to other problems.
—Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
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So the apples-to-apples comparison is between inflators of like kinds, whether that's internal battery or external.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Logistics and connections of all kinds are tricky Down Under, so his assistance is particularly welcome.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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Both types contain glucose and fructose.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The colony harbors two distinct types on the upper portion of the rachis.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Typically paired with stark white—and often incorporated in the form of bold stripes or a chevron pattern—the combination lacks sophistication and looks outdated instead of fun and fresh.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Easter Sunday, Shamar Elkins posed for a photo with his seven children in their matching church outfits – most of the girls in white button-down sweaters with pink stripes, the boys in sky blue polos.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The videos cluster into a few recognizable genres.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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With well over 100 acts from various genres at eight different stages, the bands serve as another way to make friends at the festival, which draws about 125,000 attendees per weekend.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The movie of course also evinced plenty of hope and in doing do provides an origin story of sorts to the current optimistic vibe of Project Hail Mary.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wembanyama was out of sorts after hitting the court face first in the second quarter.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The absolute minimum spacing for tomato plants is 18 to 24 inches between plants and three feet between rows for determinate tomato varieties.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Oxygen proved to be a particularly potent arbiter of the disk’s chemical evolution in the simulations because its fluctuating levels dictate the oxidation state of the resulting minerals, ultimately yielding the three families that mirror the three chondrite varieties.—
Javier Barbuzano,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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