kis

Definition of kisnext
plural of ki
as in energies
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings martial artists learn to use ki to fend off would-be attackers

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Noun
  • It’s definitively associated with the distant protocluster, with the right spectrum of X-ray energies.
    Big Think, Big Think, 2 Feb. 2026
  • In 2023, Echard began making compositions with anti-radiation fabric, an industrial material used to block electromagnetic signals and insulate spaces from harmful energies.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Best foot spas The vibrations from this spa are gentle enough not to numb your feet but strong enough to still relax them.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Without the acoustic vibrations, donor-specific differences in red blood cells were not possible to detect.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Dining The Pennsylvanian features a Corridor Cafe, where travelers can grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with snacks and a selection of beverages, including wine, beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic drinks.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The floating objects, trance communications, phantom touches, miraculous healings, and poltergeist writings that followed in the five decades after Mona’s death were attributed to her and a pantheon of other notable spirits, including Black Elk.
    Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Kis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kis. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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