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as in minute
a very small space of time
I turned to look away, and in a wink he was gone
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
fireflies winking in the darkness beyond our campfire
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as in to ignore
to secretly sympathize with or pretend ignorance of something improper or unlawful
the whole sporting world seems to wink as untold sums are bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of wink
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 June 2025
Minott is still two-way eligible, and one wonders if the Wolves could decline his $2.2 million option for this year, re-sign him to a two-way with a wink and a nod that there is a roster spot waiting for him after the trade deadline and go forward from there.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
Evelyn took his hand, smiled and winked her green eyes at him.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
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Noun
Sabrina Carpenter's style philosophy is all about glamour… with a wink.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 June 2025
Minott is still two-way eligible, and one wonders if the Wolves could decline his $2.2 million option for this year, re-sign him to a two-way with a wink and a nod that there is a roster spot waiting for him after the trade deadline and go forward from there.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
In the meantime, Claude scrutinized the room, alternately winking and scowling at the residents and care workers within eyeshot before diligently watching the door.
—Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
Evelyn took his hand, smiled and winked her green eyes at him.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wink
Noun
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These patterns are muted, simple, and still full of personality, like this pillow cover in indigo which looks exactly suited to a couch in a captain’s quarters, yacht-appropriate, or like a great porch nap pillow along a white rattan sofa.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Use it by the pool, on the lawn, patio, or anywhere else in the backyard for sun tanning, reading, or taking a restful nap.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Follow that with a dip in the sea at Lia beach—a four minute walk away—or book a pottery class through one of the hotel’s artisan partners.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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You’re asked to meet with senior leadership for the very first time—in five minutes.—
Michele Moreno,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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If investors widely bet that Trump will blink, that means there is no market freakout.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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In May, when the state was hit by a near-record-breaking early-season heat wave, air-conditioners helped create a record demand on the grid, which didn’t blink—more than a quarter of the power came from the sun and wind.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The 'Ghost Bush' open star cluster is also visible to the upper right of the Fireworks galaxy, twinkling with the light of countless gravitationally bound stellar bodies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
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After dinner, guests can gather around the crackling fire and enjoy time under the twinkling stars.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Her white shirt would gleam like chrome under the metallic lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The cars are dotted around in a kaleidoscope of colors, a stark contrast to the gleaming white factory floor.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Remember, ignoring these signals can lead to heat exhaustion or life-threatening heat stroke.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Why is natural gas to be ignored when American gas is clean and cost effective?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship.—
Chamin Ajjan,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Emotions like doubt or frustration may flash across the face in a split second.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Cameras flash as Combs addresses the crowd, presiding over the scene like a master of ceremonies — or something else entirely.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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“Wink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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