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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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025 -
The black box stopped recording a few seconds later.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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Last year, Kennedy ended his independent bid for president during an Arizona visit and endorsed President Donald Trump.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Megan and Thompson ended the workout by helping each other stretch and giving each other a kiss.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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What to know before tax credits expire Sept. 30 Younger adults who are buying their first new car, Anderson said, are among potential buyers who are the most likely to benefit from the new tax deduction on car loan interest.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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This week, Alina Habba, who was among Trump’s most notoriously combative criminal defense lawyers, is a likely casualty: Judges in New Jersey are nearly certain to nix any extension of her expiring interim term as the district’s U.S. attorney.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
21 July 2025
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If no calls or texts appear during the relevant timeframe, many conclude the driver wasn't distracted.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have concluded their stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Ax-4's SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, named Grace, undocked from the ISS this morning (July 14), carrying the quartet on the last leg of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
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Parrot Jungle ceased operations in Pinecrest and its birds and staff made the move to Miami with the opening of Jungle Island in 2003.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Nissan Stadium's weather policy states that if lightning strikes within eight miles of the stage, the venue must cease the concert and ask show-goers to shelter in place.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The four-mile trail passes through groves of Great Basin bristlecone pines, with trunks weathered by centuries of snow and sun.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Zigzagging in the race for energy dominance may wind up costing the U.S. the geo-economic race against China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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This one didn’t start very well, with the Angels opting for a bullpen game and winding up in 4-1 hole by the third inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
19 July 2025
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“Wink (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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