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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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Recent Examples of kink
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Rafael Devers barely had a spring training and is still working out the kinks.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
Like kink itself, community spaces are co-created by all those involved, meaning they can be shaped and reshaped to fit the needs of all parties.
—Sara Youngblood Gregory, Them, 30 July 2024
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Noun
While some kinks needed to be worked out, they were stoked to be among the first to ski down the country’s freshest trails.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Rafael Devers barely had a spring training and is still working out the kinks.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Ideally, the pipe should be large enough to slide over the hose but small enough to prevent the kinked area from folding over or kinking when the hose is in use.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
Like kink itself, community spaces are co-created by all those involved, meaning they can be shaped and reshaped to fit the needs of all parties.
—Sara Youngblood Gregory, Them, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
Noun
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Dylan Cease, who departed his last start in the seventh inning with a cramp in his right (throwing) forearm, threw his between-start bullpen yesterday morning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The Victorian government says symptoms — including diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps — typically occur six to 24 hours after consumption, and can be fatal within 48 hours.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Rea allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings, improving to 4-0 with another no-flash performance that did the trick.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Label tricks, regional cues and color considerations for better picking at the wine shop.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Automatic bids would provide a layer of protection for the blue bloods from the whims of a committee that uses an inscrutable process.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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The scope of these enormous solar storms is important to understand for technology experts in the 21st century, which is much more vulnerable to the whims of the sun due to society's dependence on electronic systems and space technologies.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The terror weaves across decades and across the globe, but the threads themselves loop back on themselves over and over again.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
13 May 2025
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Medicare Advantage serves a clear purpose for recipients looking for most of Medicare’s benefits wrapped up in a single private plan, but the insurers looped in as middlemen are hijacking the system.—
Juliette Madrigal,
Boston Herald,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Some may only be able to run specific blood tests; some may not be able to do stitches.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
15 May 2025
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How much one Gen X dad loves himself has left the internet in stitches after his daughter gave a glimpse into their home décor—featuring multiple portraits of him on display.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The Essence line, for example, debuts twisted and rippled silhouettes that are inspired by the ocean and waves.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Of particular note in this segment is the tattoo itself: twisting vines leading to an image of a moth, just like the one Joel engraved into her guitar.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Psychological safety, defined by McKinsey as the absence of interpersonal fear, is often cited as a defining trait of high-performing, innovative teams.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Wirtz is focused more on the micro, with delicate touches and deft flicks, compared to Szoboszlai’s macro traits of energy and power.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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