kidney

as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates

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Recent Examples of kidney The impact of VOCs on humans ranges from mild irritations like burning eyes to more severe health impacts like kidney damage. Rotem Eylor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 People who take certain types of medicines or those who have medical conditions, such as kidney disease, may need to consume less of certain minerals. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025 Its competitor Novo Nordisk has also explored additional medical uses for its incretin medications, such as treating chronic kidney disease. Bruce Gil, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025 Drinking water can contain contaminants like lead, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and other chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, learning delays in children, kidney disease, and other health problems. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kidney 
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Noun
  • On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Matchmaker Maria kind enough to join us now with some tips for our viewers.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
  • European political leaders of such varied ideological stripes as the Social Democratic defense minister of Germany, Boris Pistorius, and the Conservative candidate for the country’s chancellorship, Friedrich Merz, agree that defense spending needs to increase significantly.
    Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • For a league that lacks star power, signing Rodriguez is a coup of sorts.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • January 2025: Princess Kate announces cancer in remission Princess Kate announced her cancer is officially in remission on Tuesday, signaling an end of sorts to her yearslong public health journey.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • DirecTV has plans to launch bundles in other genres soon.
    Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Choosing to create salsa and plena tracks alone is part of an enduring tradition of protest in the genre, according to experts.
    Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • As a result, the breed have moderate exercise needs and need to be socialized from a young age.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • As owners, industry experts, and retailers advance their understanding of pet health, the landscape will undoubtedly uncover more knowledge about dietary needs, preferences, and risk profiles across various breeds.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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  • Whether this theory is correct or not, climate change has been intensifying a variety of extreme weather events, including droughts.
    Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The old is dying, the new cannot be born, and a great variety of morbid symptoms has appeared.
    Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025

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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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