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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
In some cases, people became severely ill with hemolytic uremic syndrome — or kidney failure.
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The company offers over 100 lab tests that examine heart, liver, kidney, and thyroid health as well as other issues like nutrients and stress.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
For Christy Millar, a 39-year-old with end-stage kidney disease (which is when the kidneys can no longer function on their own) having a catalog of movies and TV shows at the ready on her iPad is a must.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
Detoxifying is the job of the liver, kidneys, and digestive tract, which filter and remove waste from your body.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The company offers over 100 lab tests that examine heart, liver, kidney, and thyroid health as well as other issues like nutrients and stress.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
For Christy Millar, a 39-year-old with end-stage kidney disease (which is when the kidneys can no longer function on their own) having a catalog of movies and TV shows at the ready on her iPad is a must.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
Detoxifying is the job of the liver, kidneys, and digestive tract, which filter and remove waste from your body.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
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Shapes of all kinds have been trending for the past five years, but primarily almond (oval with a more pointed tip), square, and coffin.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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And ultimately, if casual viewers such as myself are to pay to watch the Galaxy or LAFC on a screen of some kind, the on-field product will be why.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Case in point: Americans of all political stripes spent aggressively on Cyber Monday, shelling out a whopping $13.3 billion in the biggest online shopping day on record.Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite the seriousness of the charges, many social media users have taken a strikingly flippant stance on the cold-blooded public execution of an American insurance executive, highlighting a consensus among people of all political stripes that the country's healthcare industry is deeply broken.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The block was absolutely absurd, but after swatting Deandre Ayton on an alley-oop dunk attempt in Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals, that type of block has become a trademark of sorts for Antetokounmpo.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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This can serve as a dashcam of sorts – but one that's on your head – to document rides and capture the behavior of other road users.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
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In his second theatrical film, multi-hyphenate Mehran Modiri, one of Iran’s most beloved TV satirists, turns his hand to the thriller genre with mixed results.Alissa Simon, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Fans of the crime genre will be wholly and happily immersed in these classic thrillers.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Faster Speed And Scale Big Bang Disruptions represent a new breed of innovation characterized by rapid, market-shaking transformations.Dr Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Animal Services will have a wide range of adoptable pets, from dogs to cats, in various breeds and sizes.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, Amazon’s transformation has redefined how people shop by offering convenience, variety, and competitive pricing.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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This increased the supply of a variety of pigments and other raw materials for paints, which, along with new processing techniques, offered new opportunities for artists.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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