WINK (OUT) Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

wink (out)

verb

Definition of wink (out)

as in to stop

to come to an end she mused that it was as if her affection for him had just winked out one day

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Fulton County leaders are urging local boards that recruit businesses to stop granting tax breaks and other incentives for data centers, which continue to garner controversy across metro Atlanta.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
But that didn’t stop him from taping interviews on Wednesday with various Chicago television newscasts from his downtown Chicago state office while ignoring follow-up requests from the Tribune.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of stop

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However, without a clear option behind him in the A’s organization, Heim may be too valuable to trade, despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
According to people with knowledge of the conversations, the Nats have targeted both expiring and controllable relievers.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of expire

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As a press release concludes, the companies presented their partnership as the beginning of a long-term commitment, with other projects planned.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Oba Femi, who rose to prominence after defeating Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 and winning the 2026 King of the Ring, recently concluded his intense rivalry with Lesnar.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclude

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Fewer tankers have passed through the strait since this week’s attacks, according to shipping data published by the analytics firm Kpler this week.

— Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
No total solar eclipse in modern records has passed closer to Earth’s northernmost point.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of pass

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When the deal winds up in 2029, the league will have to decide whether to renew with Apple or pursue other opportunities.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Set the scene Leave the posh promenade of San Sebastián’s and wind up the narrow mountain path to Hotel Luze, letting the shade of Igeldo’s lush green forests dapple your windscreen.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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