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 Doctors can look for any potential issues associated with the pancreas, thyroid and kidneys, for example, which online forms may miss. — Amber Gill, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Richardson explained that toxins are cleared mainly through the liver and kidneys, and that what’s coming out in sweat is mostly salt water. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 When 35-year-old Sima walked into a Tehran pharmacy, her eyes raced across the shelves behind the counter, searching for the box that would keep her kidneys from failing. — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 The lymphatic system runs alongside blood circulation and picks up fluid and larger particles that veins cannot absorb, moving that waste back toward the bloodstream so the kidneys can filter it or the body can reuse it. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Other specialists may become involved if Sjögren’s disease affects the lungs, nerves, kidneys, or other organs. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026 Experts believe a combination of occupational and environmental factors may gradually damage the kidneys. — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 For patients like Andrews, using pig kidneys could help buy them enough time to find a human donor. — David K. Li, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 The whole project of putting pig kidneys in humans is motivated by the fact that there aren’t enough human organs for everyone who needs them. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 4 Sep. 2026

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Noun

In addition to artwork of all kinds, there will be three stages of live music, more than a dozen restaurant booths and children’s activities.

— Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Apple has mixed super cores with both other kinds of cores before, but this is its first chip to include all three kinds at once.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

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Some expedition lines turn their nose at these types of shows, but Ponant’s theater fills for events like a Beatles tribute; near-daily lessons from the dancers also draw an audience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Grisanti calls himself a value investor, but one who wades into areas typically avoided by other value types — the ones who blanch at the thought of risking their capital on the promise of future returns rather than present cash flows.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

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Orange stitching features throughout, standing out particularly on the red overlays that also include suede eyestays and leather Jazz stripes.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
As Warhol goes, Green is more partial to the artist’s 1972 Sunset series, the prints whose thick stripes inspired the cover art for his new novel.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

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De Heer has spent more than 40 years in Tasmania, Australia, directing, writing and producing films across a broad range of genres and subjects.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Artists from various musical genres are coming together to take part in a new music project inspired by the series The Chosen, a historical drama based on the life and ministry of Jesus.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

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But Clemson reeled the Tar Heels back in, slowing down a rushing attack led by Benjamin Hall (130 rushing yards) and making quarterback Billy Edwards, by the end, look flustered and out of sorts.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
For the past half decade, private equity firms of all sorts have sought new ways into college sports amid mounting opposition from many fans and trustees.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of sorts

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Related Grab Your Pumpkins Now There’s no need to wait until October to purchase your favorite pumpkin varieties.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sano ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.

— Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

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