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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
Excess sodium raises blood pressure, strains the kidneys, and increases the risk of heart failure.
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Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
It has also been linked to damage to the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, immune system and reproductive organs, as well as fetal heart defects, per the EPA.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Abel’s two oldest daughters, Christina, 37, and Stephanie, 30, offered to donate their kidneys.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
This common strain releases a toxin that can damage blood vessels in the intestines and kidneys, which can cause serious complications like kidney damage.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
Water bottles left behind were filled with black urine – a sign of failing kidneys and dehydration.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
During sleep, electrical waves deep in the brain push fluid around cells to the surface, where waste goes into the bloodstream and then on to the liver and kidneys for removal.
—Arianna Huffington, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Your kidneys don’t care if your water is from a mountain spring or your tap filtered at home.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Some mushrooms may harm your kidneys or liver.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
It has also been linked to damage to the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, immune system and reproductive organs, as well as fetal heart defects, per the EPA.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Abel’s two oldest daughters, Christina, 37, and Stephanie, 30, offered to donate their kidneys.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
This common strain releases a toxin that can damage blood vessels in the intestines and kidneys, which can cause serious complications like kidney damage.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
Water bottles left behind were filled with black urine – a sign of failing kidneys and dehydration.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
During sleep, electrical waves deep in the brain push fluid around cells to the surface, where waste goes into the bloodstream and then on to the liver and kidneys for removal.
—Arianna Huffington, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Your kidneys don’t care if your water is from a mountain spring or your tap filtered at home.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Some mushrooms may harm your kidneys or liver.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
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Public officials of all kinds like to focus on adding manufacturing jobs to our local economies, but in the case of data centers, the competition for outstanding talent means that even junior technicians tend to receive more competitive compensation compared to similar roles in manufacturing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Functional, thoughtful presents of all kinds abound on the mega retailer’s website.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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The front office has had a clear plan, first led by David Stearns and now Matt Arnold, and a philosophy for the types of players that fit the Brewers.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Smaller varieties of butternut squash like Honeypatch don't last as long as classic types and can be stored for one to three months.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Have some stars and stripes with your shake Steak ’n Shake can only hope its makeover goes better than Cracker Barrel’s.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The contrasting stripes along the full-zip jacket and wide-leg pants gives the set an athletic touch, while the relaxed fit helps keep you comfortable through long flights.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Playlet specializes in vertical-screen microdramas across a range of genres.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The fusion of Latin music and Afrobeats has hit a new frequency recently, building on a yearslong overlap between the two genres that has now exploded into the mainstream.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Longchamp’s spring 2026 collection, which will hit stores in November, doubled as a holiday capsule of sorts, featuring winter white looks and ice-skating references.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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These varied media indigo interpretations function as a lab of sorts to help the industry move forward artistically and technically.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Smaller varieties of butternut squash like Honeypatch don't last as long as classic types and can be stored for one to three months.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Mix bitter lettuce varieties like radicchio and endive with tender greens, add something substantial like lentils or roasted sweet potatoes, and finish with bright pops of pomegranate or dried cranberries.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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