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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
Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
Over time, those kinks create a weakness in the hose, which becomes even more prone to kinking.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
That’s why finding the best wavy hair products to enhance your kinks without weighing them down or leaving them frizzy feels like striking gold.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Traditional hoses will kink and coil, and can be really disruptive to an activity that should feel stress free.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
Over time, those kinks create a weakness in the hose, which becomes even more prone to kinking.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Verb
So far, there have been six major build events this year that bring manufacturing employees from across GM’s operations to the virtual world to develop techniques and manage kinks on pre-pre-production vehicles.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
That’s why finding the best wavy hair products to enhance your kinks without weighing them down or leaving them frizzy feels like striking gold.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
Noun
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Typical symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Right guard Kevin Dotson battled cramps against the Eagles and was out for the second block.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The buckets are used as a replacement for the standard cardboard Happy Meal box and can double as a candy pail to use for trick-or-treating on Halloween.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Add them to movie-night snacks, candy bowls, or trick-or-treat bags for a fun, not-too-frightening addition to your Halloween spread.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The press and the world were at her feet and at her whim, and her whim was a whim of iron.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Martin decided to have Emma undergo a DNA test on something of a whim.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From there, the latest forecast track suggests Lorenzo could loop back on itself before dissolving.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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It's then forecast to loop back toward the islands off the coasts of Africa and Portugal.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The surprise sight that a pet owner came across while checking their home's security camera footage has left viewers on social media in stitches.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Subtle details such as a a tartan lining or a matching top-stitch on the jeans can make the pieces feel even more unique from a wearer’s perspective, Gayot adds.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Multiple board members cited the ability to make the time commitment and experience in K-12 education as desirable characteristics.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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While Cab Franc’s aromas and flavors vary depending on where it is grown, winemakers and wine lovers alike are captivated by its combination of fruity and savory characteristics.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Because the planet rotates very fast, these rising and sinking currents get twisted and stretched into horizontal flows, AKA jet streams.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Striped shirting fabric was twisted and the lightweight cotton set an airy tone, while thick, low-slung belts reinforced the Y2K feel.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In astrology, each zodiac sign falls under one of four elements — Earth, Fire, Water, or Air — and each carries its own traits.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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But to argue that any of this research adds up to a substantial account of intelligence misunderstands the nature of such human traits and what can be expected from scientific explanations of them.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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