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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 kidneys
This chemical stays in the body for a longer period than cocaine alone, increases the chances of suffering a heart attack, and can damage the liver, heart and kidneys.
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Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Even small amounts of mercury can cause severe health problems to the nervous, digestive and immune systems, as well as the lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Those figures include both the varieties that attacks the lungs and the strains that damage the kidneys.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
People with the version that affects the kidneys may also require dialysis.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Other strains can destroy the kidneys.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Left untreated, the bacterial infection can damage the lungs and spread to other parts of their body such as the brain, kidneys and spine.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
The actor’s autopsy also showed severe changes to his kidneys due to chronic high blood pressure.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Tucker had his heart and kidneys removed and transplanted into a white man without his or his family's knowledge.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Even small amounts of mercury can cause severe health problems to the nervous, digestive and immune systems, as well as the lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Those figures include both the varieties that attacks the lungs and the strains that damage the kidneys.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
People with the version that affects the kidneys may also require dialysis.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Other strains can destroy the kidneys.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Left untreated, the bacterial infection can damage the lungs and spread to other parts of their body such as the brain, kidneys and spine.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
The actor’s autopsy also showed severe changes to his kidneys due to chronic high blood pressure.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Tucker had his heart and kidneys removed and transplanted into a white man without his or his family's knowledge.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
Noun
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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
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The singer paired the look with a white button-down dress shirt and completed the sartorial statement with a burgundy tie featuring stripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mansell’s score blended myriad genres — hip-hop, electronic, conventional classical — to establish a memorable and overwhelming theme repeating descending melodies as the characters submit to their drug addictions.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hackman had a storied career spanning more than four decades, and was highly regarded for his wide-ranging performances across genres.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Firstly, there's no knowing what varieties of sticky residue exist on the floor of the United Center mid-game, and the furry bag is hovering dangerously close to the surface.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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