wink (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wink (out)
Verb
  • Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
  • He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.
    Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Hence, short-term rates could end the year between 3% and 4.25% as compared to 4.25% to 4.5% currently.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • All gift cards for fast-fashion retailer Forever 21, which filed for bankruptcy, are set to expire this week.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Another put option, with a strike price of $260 and expiring on March 21, 2025, could have been bought for $1.89 on January 15, when Tesla closed at $428.22, and sold for $40.80 on March 10, when Tesla traded at $222.15, yielding a return of 2,059%.
    Korok Ray, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • China's tariff rate is now in triple digit territory, and who knows what happens in 90 days when this pause concludes.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • After the video concluded, Dončić wiped away tears before joining his teammates.
    Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The cuts do not necessarily mean a program will cease to operate.
    Melody Schreiber, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Department of Government Efficiency may not last much longer, but that doesn’t mean fraud and waste will cease.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Besides Boise, the airline’s operations in some other locations, including in Montana and Utah, will be halted to divert resources to its new base in Phoenix, the Press Democrat reported.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Once the April 15, 2025 deadline has passed, the IRS will not issue any more refunds for the 2021 tax year, and there are no extensions or grace periods for this specific deadline.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In 2019, the state passed the Energy Transition Act that set ambitious targets for renewable energy by 2030.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Super Mario Bros wound up grossing $575 million domestically and $1.36 billion globally, ranking second domestically and globally to Barbie in 2023.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • As is, New Yorkers wind up going to the polls almost every year.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Wink (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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