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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About three seconds later, while the man is on the ground, a male officer standing over him appears to fire three rounds, and the man stops moving.

— Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Three gunshots are heard as the man stops moving, the video shows.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

The relationship began several months after Sweeney ended her engagement to longtime partner Jonathan Davino, while Braun had been divorced from entrepreneur Yael Cohen since 2022.

— Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
The night ends nicely, with Sandy asking Joe about his mother, who is doing okay.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026

Definition of end

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The ceremony concluded with attendees placing flowers and candles on a table with photos of the two men who were killed.

— Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
The companies concluded that the licensed technologies are expected to support next-generation applications, including energy and grid infrastructure, energy storage, industrial electrification, automotive and other high-power systems.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of conclude

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And PrEP distribution has been halted to everyone but pregnant and lactating women.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Related Stories The states, led by California, are also seeking a preliminary injunction that would halt the deal indefinitely, until a trial is held on the merits on their case.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 July 2026

Definition of halt

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Ho also said Celeste bore two significant penetrating injuries — one wound to her abdomen, which passed through the diaphragm and injured the liver, and the other penetrated the left side of her chest, damaging ribs and entered the chest cavity.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
The church leaders called on lawmakers to retain existing tax exemptions for charitable organizations such as maternity homes, domestic violence shelters and food banks if Amendment 5 passes.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

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