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as in cramp
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
got a kink in my neck from lying in that awkward position for too long
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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
the boss's fondness for nicknames is one of those kinks that staffers just have to put up with
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as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
whenever he got a kink in his head, he'd drop whatever he was doing to pursue this latest obsession
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Recent Examples of kink
Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But with more performances, those little kinks will surely be worked out.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Fans had mixed experiences at new venue Like any new venue, there were some kinks that the amphitheater will have to iron out.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But with more performances, those little kinks will surely be worked out.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Verb
But Pillion’s relationship isn’t meant to be a model for how to do kink well.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
Noun
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The agency added that symptoms typically develop within 12 to 72 hours after infection and may include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Instead of pairing it with whiskey, people are now turning to the brine as part of their wellness routines for hydration, preventing muscle cramps, improving gut health, and even lowering those cortisol levels.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Artists and couturiers are fond of the whimsy of trompe l’oeil, the trick of the eye, the illusion of reality.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The menu rotates based on the event's theme, or Graci's whims, but never fails to excite, with past flavors including Jalapeño Popper, Spinach & Artichoke, Chicago Beef and more.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Still, hopefully a string of successes can convince companies and investors that the whims of the president alone cannot tamp down on an entire burgeoning industry, an embarrassing thing to have to convince people of in the United States.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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At first, Visa expects the majority of transactions to still loop in humans, with AI agents sending a notification for consumers to approve the actual purchase.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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This allows the light to clear both filters, loop back, and gain power.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Noun
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His wife, Alicia Brown, posted a video on her verified Instagram page Sunday where she is seen crying while revealing what appears to be multiple stitches above and below her left eyebrow.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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The other man stabbed in the neck complained that the wound, which required three stitches, affected his ability to swallow and eat, prosecutors said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Despite the surge of trendy braids, old-school looks, like flat twists, boneless braids, and cornrows, also have a strong presence this summer, especially among those interested in length retention and damage repair.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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This more traditional twist-in design mimics that kind of packability, with a collapsible base that separates into smaller pieces.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Lastly, never put a baseball cap in the dryer, as doing so may shrink or warp the material.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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Heat can cause their frames and lenses to weaken and warp, and degrade any coatings applied to your lenses.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Those characteristics could make the biochar useful beyond fuel applications.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Though every case is unique, based on those that the NCMEC has tracked, there are some common characteristics among individuals who carry out fetal abductions, Steinbach says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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“Kink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kink. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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