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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
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Then 300 feet of rock rush past in a blink of an eye.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Sam Amick, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Yet both leaders’ records suggest a willingness to blink when tested.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The 2025 All-Star Game at the Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park sold out in a blink of an eye — despite the cost.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Then 300 feet of rock rush past in a blink of an eye.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Thus, the waiting game — and the absence of blinking from all sides — continues.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Yet both leaders’ records suggest a willingness to blink when tested.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
Verb
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But its twinkling piano is reminiscent of LA’s dreamlike charm.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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At Disneyland Park, more than 80,000 lights will once again cloak Sleeping Beauty Castle in twinkling icicles.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Wading through knee-deep water, Kelly McKay squinted in the evening light as the sun began to dip below the horizon.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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At the close of each semester at my small liberal arts college, students bury themselves in the library, staking out study rooms, flipping through stacks of books and notes, and squinting at laptop screens.—
Moira Gleason,
National Review,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Notably, more people succumb to drowning each year than experience shark bites.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But after the initial five seconds of being off-leash and staring at Han, Swanson took his chance.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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For a moment, while the nation stared at her from their living rooms, this woman had closed her eyes.—
Deborah Levy,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Here, marble bathrooms feature rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs; and living areas are made for lingering with a glass of Rioja and the glow of sunset.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Few places rival the electric thrill of a casino: air thick with smoke, chips clinking, muted footsteps on velvet carpets, all cast in the glow of glitzy chandeliers and neon slot machines.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its utilitarian bridge hums with flickering monitors, exposed wires, and analog tech – tactile consoles fill the space.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
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Look for flameless candles that feature a flickering LED light and real wax for the most realistic appearance.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Yet the bot frequently responded to his messages with winking emojis and hearts tacked onto the end of its flirty responses.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The slightly winking sobriety of the inventory is made poetic by the eccentric pairing of adjectives: jaunty and emaciated, hungry but happy—two concepts in sharp but subtly pointed contradiction.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tipsters can also call the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-800-336-0102 or submit a tip online at www.usmarshals.gov/tips.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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For example, police can submit a security camera photo of a suspect to the Michigan Intelligence Operation Center (MIOC), an information sharing center created in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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