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as in to twinkle
to shine with light at regular intervals
she loves to sit in the dark and watch the lights on the Christmas tree blink in ever-changing patterns
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as in to succumb
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
for two days the nations stood on the brink of war, until one finally blinked
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as in to stare
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
stood blinking at the ridiculous scene before him in utter disbelief
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Recent Examples of blink
Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
The gigantic light show blinks and blurs throughout the Lincoln Park Zoo with the Chicago skyline as the backdrop.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Instead, she’s arrested and sent back to Arkham Asylum to live out her days in agony, her brief rise over in the blink of an eye.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Just about everything else is the same — the Park Tavern, which serves beer and wine, is making a comeback — but there is one really sharp new feature in the park: The tunnel that goes through the centerpiece tree is now illuminated by hundreds of colorful blinking lights.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
The gigantic light show blinks and blurs throughout the Lincoln Park Zoo with the Chicago skyline as the backdrop.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
Every blink, hand gesture and slight facial expression needs to be accounted for.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Instead, she’s arrested and sent back to Arkham Asylum to live out her days in agony, her brief rise over in the blink of an eye.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Santa's Favorite Watering Hole at Vinyl The vibe: The popular South End hangout spot is turning up its holiday spirit with festive decor, twinkling lights and seasonal cocktails throughout December.Laura Barrero, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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For The Ringer, Nate Rogers investigates what’s behind the issue, and why the blindingly luminescent horse is out of the angry, squinting barn.Peter Rubin, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
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This leads to a generally cleaner, more stable image which should help competitive players track and eliminate targets without having to squint their eyes as much.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Local authorities had told Reuters that 143 people have succumbed to the illness since late October.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both officers were transported to the hospital, where 23-year-old Briese succumbed to his injuries.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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No one gave him a talk on how to react when people stare at him walking through an airport or dropping his head to get through a doorway.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Doug Brown, director of stewardship at the Berkshire Natural Resources Council, a nonprofit that maintains nearly 14,000 acres of wild land and over 60 miles of trails in this western Massachusetts county, stares into the distant haze, shielding his eyes from the sun.Sophie Ungerleider, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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This also is a good time to see some planets in our solar system, including Mars, which is getting closer to Earth each night and will become a little bit brighter each night with its reddish, yellow glow, Tyler says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cincinnati Bengals 37, Tennessee Titans 27: In a sloppy contest in Nashville, Joe Burrow and Co. made sure their team's faint playoff hopes will flicker for at least one more week.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Blurry vision, blind spots, flickering lights or geometric patterns can also occur.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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Whatever the noble title, Cronenberg wore the moniker with the same winking irony that suffuses so much of his work – using genre as a kind of Trojan horse to get his unique vision to travel.Ben Croll, Variety, 1 Dec. 2024
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Thankfully, though, Hammel keeps all of her film’s moving parts intact, reveling in distaste with a sly smile and a winking grin.Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
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Following the settlement, which came just days after U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette Reid ordered the president-elect and Stephanopoulos to submit to four-hour depositions, ABC News is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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To prepare for the arrival of a guest with disabilities, the line asks for a Special Requirements Information Form to be submitted 45 days prior to embarkation.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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