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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 kidneys
Basically, these genetic modifications make pig kidneys more compatible with human recipients.
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New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Specifically, caffeine causes the kidneys to filter more fluid, prevents them from reabsorbing normal amounts of sodium, and can even disrupt certain signals between the liver and kidneys, Gentile told Health.
—Fran Kritz, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The tumor covered my colon and was on my kidneys.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Three men rushed Tomas, tased him, pinned him to the ground, handcuffed him, and then hit him continuously in the head and in the back and in the kidneys.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Stroke Treatment and Managing Blood Pressure Blood pressure fluctuations around the time of a stroke can lead to various consequences, including further brain damage and adverse effects on other organs, such as the heart and kidneys.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The pig kidneys at Mass General all came from eGenesis.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Initial experiments, two hearts and two kidneys, were short-lived and included very ill patients.
—Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
His corneas also were donated, and his kidneys saved the lives of two men in their 60s in the Midwest.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Specifically, caffeine causes the kidneys to filter more fluid, prevents them from reabsorbing normal amounts of sodium, and can even disrupt certain signals between the liver and kidneys, Gentile told Health.
—Fran Kritz, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The tumor covered my colon and was on my kidneys.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Three men rushed Tomas, tased him, pinned him to the ground, handcuffed him, and then hit him continuously in the head and in the back and in the kidneys.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Stroke Treatment and Managing Blood Pressure Blood pressure fluctuations around the time of a stroke can lead to various consequences, including further brain damage and adverse effects on other organs, such as the heart and kidneys.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The pig kidneys at Mass General all came from eGenesis.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Initial experiments, two hearts and two kidneys, were short-lived and included very ill patients.
—Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
His corneas also were donated, and his kidneys saved the lives of two men in their 60s in the Midwest.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
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Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Not only are they made with moisture-wicking fabric, but the mesh stripes on the side are intentionally placed to improve the shorts’ airflow.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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Black-and-white stripes of all orientations and sizes packed a subtle preppy punch; giant sun hats were paired (expectedly) with breezy dresses and (unexpectedly) with sweater vests, ties and trousers; and bright pops of red infused the collection with intentional excitement.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Helmed by friends Sarah Jackson, Emily Lilley, and Blaes Green, the store hosts 10 to 12 of them a month with genres ranging from graphic novels to cocktails.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hers was a risky act, a shift of not just genres but also loyalties.—
Anderson Tepper,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ralph’s Club, the fragrance from Ralph Lauren, got its own physical iteration of sorts Saturday.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The top three countries on the list suggest that hospital systems of all sorts have the capacity to implement new technologies that improve patient outcomes.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The classic lomo saltado dish comes in two varieties at Paititi.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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