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Recent Examples of kinked
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
However, the cord can become tangled or kinked.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
To preserve the svelte look, rather than appearing boxy, the floor-to-ceiling glass panels on the upper deck are subtly kinked to maintain the racing lines.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Clean out any lint, hair, or residue and ensure and check to make sure the hose isn’t kinked or clogged.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
However, the cord can become tangled or kinked.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
To preserve the svelte look, rather than appearing boxy, the floor-to-ceiling glass panels on the upper deck are subtly kinked to maintain the racing lines.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinked
Adjective
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The building appears to have been demolished with twisted metal, bricks and other debris littering the site.—
Moriah Thomas,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Boston and director Weronika Tofilska (who helmed the premiere episode, among others) draw out the gruesome undertones of familiar nuptial tropes with a sly and twisted sense of humor.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This looks like a recognition that one-party government has warped itself out of step with the American way of life, and that American voters recognize that.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Musty, oppressive Victorian ideals have warped the young Forsytes into ugly, stunted nightmare people.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By now, the mind-altering powers coiled in these devices are evident.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Overnight, the smoke coiled upward and gave way to acid rain that stained the city black.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This 36-inch-tall tower fan features a curved air inlet and a multi-blade design that creates a natural wind-like effect.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The super high-rise fit defines my waist, while a curved yoke and higher back pockets create a perkier look.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not only is this location remote and hard to reach, but curled rattlesnakes and tarantulas lurk in nooks.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Her hair was curled into subtle Old Hollywood waves by Rena Calhoun using products from Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris and tools from Mane.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Oh no, they’re definitely entwined.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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During this time, those of us whose lives are entwined with the canyon — hiking guides and river guides, geologists and naturalists, historians and writers — communicated incessantly with one another.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kempe finally got the Kings going when Artemi Panarin's 51st assist deflected in off his skate, but Stamkos scored just over two minutes later.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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With the Kings leading 1-0, Thomas went to the front of the net and Philip Broberg’s shot deflected off Thomas’ skate and past Forsberg to tie it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031, and while speculation has swirled about a potential relocation, Mavericks CEO Rick Welts made clear during a recent sports economic panel that the organization intends to remain in the city.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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New York City has denied another request for data about the toxins that swirled above Ground Zero after 9/11 — claiming nothing could be found — despite the discovery of 68 boxes worth of information on the subject just four months ago, the Daily News has learned.—
Thomas Tracy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Kinked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinked. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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