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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
Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
And, wink wink, the trip ended with a visit to a waterfall.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 July 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
One of them made eye contact with me, grinned, and winked.
—Sloane Crosley, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
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Noun
Form meets function with a wink and a lifetime guarantee.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
And, wink wink, the trip ended with a visit to a waterfall.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Verb
The three-man comedy factory that ruled the 1980s with their fusillades of slapstick, sight gags, loopy non sequiturs and winking innuendo was David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker — Hollywood’s ZAZ before David Zaslav.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
One of them made eye contact with me, grinned, and winked.
—Sloane Crosley, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wink
Noun
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The news reports strange behaviors from house robbers, from making a sandwich to taking a nap to leaving their wallet behind.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
1 Aug. 2025
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The single bottom cushion makes for excellent Sunday afternoon naps—there's no crack to fall in.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Suarez then curled in a gorgeous cross to De Paul that the Argentine newcomer tucked away, marking his first goal since joining the Herons and negating Pumas attacker Jorge Ruvalcaba’s opener 11 minutes earlier.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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With Minnesota pushing for an equalizer, San Luis sub Sebastian Perez-Bouquet scored the second goal in the 90th minute.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Yet both leaders’ records suggest a willingness to blink when tested.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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One fix—in addition to reducing screen time—is simply reminding yourself to blink more.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Something cinematic, nostalgic, and (admittedly) sentimental, something that seems to match the lights twinkling on the water, the skyline disappearing in the rearview.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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Spring sailings offer front-row views of Keukenhof’s kaleidoscopic gardens—while autumn brings misty mornings and twinkling festive markets.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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By scaling personalization in unprecedented ways, tele-sales companies can stop frustrating the masses and instead seek out that gleaming needle in the haystack.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Somehow the checkers are ignoring the fact that Trump was referring to the five-year period.—
John R. Lott Jr,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Or Joe Biden when Putin ignored his warnings and invaded Ukraine in 2022.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Seeking immediate medical attention if a wound becomes red, swollen, oozes pus, or shows other signs of infection such as fever, increasing pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or disorientation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This process takes up to two weeks, and once the bat traffic has stopped, all entry points are permanently closed with caulk, hardware cloth, or flashing, depending on the material and the point of entry.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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Reserves such as Grayson Murphy, Derrick McLendon, Quinton Bell, Mo Kamara and Cameron Goode have all flashed.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Wink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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