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Recent Examples of slinks
Hurts Like Hell is Cornfield’s twangiest album yet, thanks in large part to the pedal steel that slinks through its songs, handled like quicksilver by Adam Brisbin.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Anne slinks off with her husband.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Route 128 slinks through the folds of Anderson Valley like a slow river, past vineyards clinging to hillsides and orchards heavy with apple blossoms come spring.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Anne slinks off with her husband.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Route 128 slinks through the folds of Anderson Valley like a slow river, past vineyards clinging to hillsides and orchards heavy with apple blossoms come spring.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slinks
Verb
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What starts as a mystery becomes an existential horror film, a harrowing journey into a landscape in which death lurks around every corner.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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But the most worrisome aspect of any collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda is the supermassive black hole that lurks at the center of each.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Fans are less tame, however, when Mamdani sneaks into the bar through a side entrance with New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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This bucket crossbody bag satisfies both in a minimalist silhouette, which sneaks in luxurious details like nappa leather trims, protective metal feet, and a secure zipper top closure.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Dinner slips down a treat with a glass or two of Babylonstoren’s wine or a cyder flight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Talk to your doctor about the memory slips and ask for guidance on how to remedy or cope with them.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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“Slinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slinks. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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