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
Bladder cancer that has spread to the kidneys may cause kidney functioning problems which can lead to swelling in the legs or feet.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Up north, hundreds of sea lions have been found on beaches in recent months suffering from a bacterial condition that is sickening and killing younger sea lions by attacking their kidneys, said John Warner, CEO of the Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles in San Pedro.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The salt in your food can increase fluid retention in your kidneys, potentially leading to elevated blood pressure,’’ said Pianko.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
The actor's kidneys and corneas were also donated.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
As your body repairs itself, debris from that muscle breakdown passes through your kidneys, sometimes making your urine darker.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
People who were gestating during the famine grew up to have smaller brains; their kidneys had fewer nephrons, which reduces the organs’ effectiveness.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
The Korea Organ Donation Agency announced Baek's death on Thursday, stating that the author saved five lives through organ donation of her heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys at the National Health Insurance Service Islan Hospital in South Korea.
—Kate Reilly, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
Excess sodium raises blood pressure, strains the kidneys, and increases the risk of heart failure.
—Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Up north, hundreds of sea lions have been found on beaches in recent months suffering from a bacterial condition that is sickening and killing younger sea lions by attacking their kidneys, said John Warner, CEO of the Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles in San Pedro.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The salt in your food can increase fluid retention in your kidneys, potentially leading to elevated blood pressure,’’ said Pianko.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
The actor's kidneys and corneas were also donated.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
As your body repairs itself, debris from that muscle breakdown passes through your kidneys, sometimes making your urine darker.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
People who were gestating during the famine grew up to have smaller brains; their kidneys had fewer nephrons, which reduces the organs’ effectiveness.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
The Korea Organ Donation Agency announced Baek's death on Thursday, stating that the author saved five lives through organ donation of her heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys at the National Health Insurance Service Islan Hospital in South Korea.
—Kate Reilly, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
Excess sodium raises blood pressure, strains the kidneys, and increases the risk of heart failure.
—Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
Noun
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Clear messaging can help relations of all kinds flow smoothly now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bums, and two types of frontage (in-y, out-y).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wide-leg trousers like these are one of the easiest ways to dress up an outfit, and the silhouette looks flattering on a variety of body types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The vibrant look included what appeared to be head-to-toe body paint emulating Camilla’s surprise stripes.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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This one from Urban Outfitters is a playful take on the shape with its vibrant, circus-like stripes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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From pop princess Sabrina Carpenter to Beatles legend Paul McCartney, Nashville stages will see some of the most notable stars across all genres in November.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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Over time, fújì was infused with other Nigerian styles, notes critic Joba Ojelabi, morphing into something new, as genres are wont to do.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay will be a measuring-stick of sorts for the Panthers (4-4), who have won three of their last four but most recently suffered a 40-9, never-in-it defeat to the Buffalo Bills at home.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The next season of AHS will be a Scream Queens reunion of sorts, as both Roberts and Lourd costarred with Grande in the latter project.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Starting from seed can be unreliable due to cross-pollination among different varieties.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The lineup features plenty of nostalgic nods to dating through the decades, haunt-worthy game show taglines and quite a few varieties of fake facial hair.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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