Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinking
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No gloom-dark tree-glitter winding and twining its silks.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2025
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Flimsy rims don’t offer enough structural support to the sheet as a whole and can lead to warping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Paramount, the people of New York (and, more broadly, the American people who have been inspired by Mamdani’s rise) can also be freer in their activism and political imaginations with a mayor free of such warping pressures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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Our Stochastic oscillator has been coiling in oversold ( < 20) conditions for a considerable period, suggesting building demand from buyers and a scarcity of outstanding sellers.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
18 Dec. 2025
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Or maybe you'll be best suited by the moody, rocky shores of Central and Northern Cali, landscapes of twisting cypress trees and foggy-grey skies.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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To shovel safely, use ergonomic tools, take breaks, lift with your legs, and avoid twisting your body.—
Manahil Ahmad,
The Providence Journal,
25 Jan. 2026
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Inoue would be moving to a smaller space to offer a more premium experience, and chef Kato Shingo would take over the Kaneyoshi room, serving a tasting menu entwining Japanese, French and Thai cuisines.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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On the entwining legacies of climate change and family history in California.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Aug. 2025
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Taylor Anderson of Broomall, Pennsylvania will compete for the United States in curling and Summer Britcher of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania will represent Team USA in the luge.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tickets to see the athletes compete are available on the Olympics official website, with prices ranging from about $60 for a curling competition to more than $550 for a figure skating session.—
Amy Nelson,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Eclipses across your astrological axis (Virgo-Pisces) activate themes of independence versus commitment, asking you to honor your devotions without deflecting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Crosby struck 15 seconds after that, deflecting a pass from the slot into the net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cook, swirling skillet occasionally and reducing heat if browning too quickly or if oil is smoking, until deep golden brown underneath, about 5 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the Chiefs’ offseason got off to an earlier-than-normal start, Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending ACL injury and the uncertainty swirling around Travis Kelce’s future are being closely watched in Kansas City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Kinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinking. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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