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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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Recent Examples of kink
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
But with more performances, those little kinks will surely be worked out.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Fans had mixed experiences at new venue Like any new venue, there were some kinks that the amphitheater will have to iron out.
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Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
But with more performances, those little kinks will surely be worked out.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Verb
But Pillion’s relationship isn’t meant to be a model for how to do kink well.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
Noun
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Symptoms include muscle cramps, extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration.
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Zwayer also pulled up with a cramp towards the end of the USA’s win.
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Artists and couturiers are fond of the whimsy of trompe l’oeil, the trick of the eye, the illusion of reality.
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Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.
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The menu rotates based on the event's theme, or Graci's whims, but never fails to excite, with past flavors including Jalapeño Popper, Spinach & Artichoke, Chicago Beef and more.
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Still, hopefully a string of successes can convince companies and investors that the whims of the president alone cannot tamp down on an entire burgeoning industry, an embarrassing thing to have to convince people of in the United States.
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Choose a spare sock and loop it at the end to secure, or choose a breathable piece of fabric such as cheesecloth or muslin to wrap around the bar soap.
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At first, Visa expects the majority of transactions to still loop in humans, with AI agents sending a notification for consumers to approve the actual purchase.
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Wood said the bear’s claws had opened her son’s upper-right lip and nostril, requiring stitches.
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Taylor Swift made a surprise New Heights cameo that had the podcast's live audience in stitches.
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In a strange twist, the potential buyer reportedly smelled a rat and reached out to someone with the company, to make sure the machinery hadn’t been stolen.
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Then again, and again, stopping each time to adjust for a beat, a movement, the flow of actors in the room, a twist of a hand, an arm thrown that way, not this way.
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Annual inspections, particularly in wet rooms, are recommended to check for signs of warping, swelling, odor, and water damage.
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Lastly, never put a baseball cap in the dryer, as doing so may shrink or warp the material.
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Those characteristics could make the biochar useful beyond fuel applications.
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Though every case is unique, based on those that the NCMEC has tracked, there are some common characteristics among individuals who carry out fetal abductions, Steinbach says.
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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