WINKED (OUT) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

winked (out)

verb

past tense of wink (out)

as in stopped

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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There’s been no confirmation of the location of the moment, but that hasn’t stopped the controversy.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 July 2026
That hasn’t stopped actors who are fans of the books from throwing their hats into the ring for consideration, like MacFarlane’s friend and collaborator Seth Green.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of stopped

Verb

On Saturday night, Fort Worth police shot and killed another suspect who pulled a gun on officers following a short car chase that ended near the I-35W service road on the city’s far south side, Garcia said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Both insurance and banking protections come as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on July 15 ended hearings to potentially reschedule broader cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of ended

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The only permit issued for the property under Higgs’ ownership was a public infrastructure permit issued for the property in July 2022, which expired in June 2023.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
The deadline to finalize critical habitat was extended by one year and expired in 2025.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of expired

Verb

Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, voted to join the crew union IATSE in an election that concluded on Tuesday.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
The group concluded that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily — up to five, 8-ounce cups of coffee — is unlikely to cause harm in most adults.

— Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 21 July 2026

Definition of concluded

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Yet with a lack of funds, officials halted further work, leaving the stands partially destroyed and deserted.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
The state Department of Environmental Protection halted the practice in 2018, but residents continue to report oil and gas brine being spread in their communities.

— Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of halted

Verb

Back to where the last film left off, for you what are the benefits of that and what are the detriments?

— Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 23 July 2026
Bayley seemed to be headed in a similar direction for WrestleMania 42, where she was left off the famed poker table photo for the Vegas event.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of left off

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