Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kidneys

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

Drinking plain water helps your kidneys filter waste and prevents dehydration, which are essential for kidney health. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026

Doctors informed her that her baby boy had bilateral renal agenesis, a rare condition where a baby’s kidneys don’t develop. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

As this field has grown over the last five years, however, some drug developers have found that their experimental therapies inadvertently affect patients’ kidneys, liver, or bone marrow. — Allison Deangelis, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026

David Lugo earned a modest living as a mechanic throughout his life, supporting his mother and disabled sister, but three years ago, the 60-year-old's kidneys failed. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Humans are born with two kidneys but can live a normal life with just one. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026

Sometimes, it is also used during medical procedures, like blood transfusion and hemodialysis (a medical procedure that helps the body filter waste when the kidneys can't). — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026