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Recent Examples of kinked
Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Twin brothers, these rapscallions can be told apart by Boris’s kinked tail and the colors of their collars.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Clean out any lint, hair, or residue and ensure and check to make sure the hose isn’t kinked or clogged.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
However, the cord can become tangled or kinked.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
To preserve the svelte look, rather than appearing boxy, the floor-to-ceiling glass panels on the upper deck are subtly kinked to maintain the racing lines.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Stafford explains that this gap helps keep the hoses from being crushed or kinked, which can lead to speedy wear and tear, leaks, and drainage issues.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Twin brothers, these rapscallions can be told apart by Boris’s kinked tail and the colors of their collars.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Clean out any lint, hair, or residue and ensure and check to make sure the hose isn’t kinked or clogged.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
However, the cord can become tangled or kinked.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
To preserve the svelte look, rather than appearing boxy, the floor-to-ceiling glass panels on the upper deck are subtly kinked to maintain the racing lines.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinked
Adjective
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Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Imagine that an esteemed journalist published a book profiling a real-life vampire, and then that vampire’s twisted soulmate—also a vampire—started a rock band.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The town’s history has been warped through time, though.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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The wood hadn’t even warped, so the wax is still intact along with the writing inside.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Their hair was held back in a low bun and coiled in exactly the same way, and their blue eyes were darkly lined, that intensity counteracted with their matching rosy lip look.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
23 May 2026
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Unlike straighter hair types, afro hair often has a curved or coiled structure not only above the scalp but also beneath the skin, which means every stage of the procedure must be planned with exceptional care and technical precision.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Taubman Museum of Art Located in a spectacular curved steel and glass building designed by a protégé of Frank Gehry, Taubman Museum of Art celebrates its 75th year in 2026.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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While curved silhouettes may have taken a temporary backseat to the clean lines and sharp angles popularized by modern, industrial, and farmhouse interiors, rounded tables never truly disappeared.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
Verb
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But the home side’s chanting and cheering were quickly muted in the 50th minute when Sarasota midfielder Chandler O’Dwyer curled a shot from 20 yards out into the top right corner of Boise’s net.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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Gifford's favorite variety is seashell cosmos, which has fluted petals that look hand-curled.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The challenge, educators say, is that technology has become so entwined with learning, especially for older students, that unplugging from screens at school is complicated.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Cricket’s link with social drinking is deeply entwined and can be the lifeblood of clubs at grassroots level where the clubhouse and bar are often central to the community.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Alisson could do nothing about Panama’s first goal, a Murillo free kick that deflected off Cunha.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The ball skidded against the dirt and deflected off the base over Bryce Harper’s head.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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In the aftermath of the Masterson endorsement, rumors swirled that Trump might award Colyer a post in his administration to soften the blow.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Misinformation has also swirled on social media.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Kinked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinked. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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