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as in cramp
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
got a kink in my neck from lying in that awkward position for too long
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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
the boss's fondness for nicknames is one of those kinks that staffers just have to put up with
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as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
whenever he got a kink in his head, he'd drop whatever he was doing to pursue this latest obsession
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as in to loop
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The good news: Soft openings are all about working out the kinks and dialing in the menu.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
Frieze Cut: Frieze carpet is distinguished by its long fibers that are twisted together and kinked, resulting in a curly, knobby-looking surface often compared to a shag carpet.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Sundar is used to being parachuted in when there is a kink in the batting or bowling department.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The good news: Soft openings are all about working out the kinks and dialing in the menu.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
The container should be big enough to accommodate the roots without bending or kinking them.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
Frieze Cut: Frieze carpet is distinguished by its long fibers that are twisted together and kinked, resulting in a curly, knobby-looking surface often compared to a shag carpet.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
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Over time, this can cause magnesium deficiency, potentially resulting in muscle cramps, fatigue, or more serious problems like irregular heart rhythms.Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Most sick people have stomach cramps and watery diarrhea that might contain blood or mucus, and some can have headache, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Olivia Rodrigo pulled off the ultimate Halloween trick on Thursday night (Oct. 31) in a Jimmy Kimmel Live!Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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Queen City Cabaret presents a night of musical tricks and treats, from haunting jazz standards to campy cult classics.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2024
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While those numbers are subject to change based on Trump’s whims, the former president would have broad power to impose steep new taxes on imports without congressional approval.Tobias Burns, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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Everything getting in the way of Cesar’s big plans boils down to the ills of society: stagnant, corrupt forces in positions of power and the careless whims of the rich who benefit from these long-standing, impotent leaders.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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She was seated on the floor with a luggage strap looped around her neck and tied to a closet doorknob.Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
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Walking the one-way, looped light path from one end to the other should take roughly 45 minutes.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Modine had a rough time – with several head injuries requiring stitches – even before the damning reviews.Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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The next pass was better, but the stitches were still janky.Heshel Rolnick, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
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This solid foundation enables the Bilstein DTX shock absorbers to do their work, with fast reaction times that let the various drive mode settings deliver distinctly different ride and handling characteristics.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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These are split into four groups of four based on common characteristics and placed into categories.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The child beauty pageant queen had duct tape over her mouth and a garrote twisted around her neck.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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But without insurance covering the $40,000 tab, fertility treatments – not to mention other expenses like student loans, day care, the mortgage – have twisted the family’s budget into a financial vise so tight there is little left for college or retirement.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Highlight Your Key Attributes Hiring managers are looking for certain traits in almost every role, such as dependability, strong communication skills, flexibility, and openness to feedback.Kathy Caprino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cats are known for being selective in their affections, often choosing a favorite person based on specific traits like consistency, attentiveness, and socialization experiences.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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