as in to weave
to move suddenly aside or to and fro jinking here and there with remarkable agility, the thieving urchin frustrated all attempts to catch him

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Recent Examples of jink The Italian jinked his way into a pocket of space outside the Liverpool 18-yard-box before curling the ball into the far corner, beyond the reach of Simon Mignolet. SI.com, 28 July 2019 Nolberto Solano and Laurent Robert jinking down the wings, Alan Shearer scoring goals for fun. SI.com, 19 July 2019 However, Italy responded impressively and drew level in the 28th minute when Emerson jinked his way down the left flank before crossing for Andrea Belotti, who finished from close range. SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019 With the match starting to slow down, the youngster jinked past a couple of would-be tacklers and unleashed a swerving effort from 25 yards. SI.com, 16 Aug. 2019 See All Example Sentences for jink
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  • Among the companies charting this alternative path is Organic India, a wellness brand that has woven regenerative organic agricultural practices into its DNA long before the term became a mainstream badge of sustainability.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • The singer sported an intricate top for her time on the show — silver chains woven together to form a halter-neck shape.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 May 2025
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  • Sure enough, within minutes of ducking into the foliage, our heroes hear an eerie whistling and see torches in the darkness.
    Noel Murray, New York Times, 12 May 2025
  • After giving Harry some crap for previously ducking him, Donnie patches the call through to Kat's private jet.
    EW.com, EW.com, 11 May 2025
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  • But for now Illinois has dodged two major budgetary bullets.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • Miss Manners: What’s the best way to dodge a fishy hug?
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 May 2025

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“Jink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jink. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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