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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wink (out)
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That means that education will continue to be a big part in stopping scammers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025 -
Although the Bay Area sales tax hike and the statewide transit bond would have to go on the ballot for voter approval next year, SB 79 could become law this week if nothing is done to stop it.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels to end the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim...—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ukraine and its European allies (who have not been invited to the talks) also argue that Putin is not serious about ending the conflict of more than three years.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Current spending authorization expires Sept. 30, with a new federal fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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After all, Callum Wilson’s exit after his contract expired this summer and Newcastle already needs a striker.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Researchers estimate that the actual number is even larger, taking into account births after the study's window concluded.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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The final four episodes will conclude the eight-episode season.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Martial law is usually enacted when civilian authority has ceased to function, is completely absent, or has become ineffective.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
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The police temporarily halted the flight in order to locate the family members.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trump signed the executive order to halt $1.1 billion of federal funding back in May, and the following month, the House approved the request.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Then, pass rusher Brian Burns revealed this week that Lawrence has been teaching him some new tricks of the trade to get to the quarterback.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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As a sophomore at Alpharetta (Ga.) High School, 27 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, Bordeaux put up 2,466 passing yards and 26 scores over 10 appearances.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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Storms with winds up to 80-90 mph ripped off two of their roofs, which prison officials said prompted the relocation of 387 inmates.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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However, this year's General Effect and Visual award went to the Bluecoats from Canton, Ohio, who wound up losing the championship to the Boston Crusaders by 0.175 points.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Wink (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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