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as in minute
a very small space of time
I turned to look away, and in a wink he was gone
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
fireflies winking in the darkness beyond our campfire
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as in to ignore
to secretly sympathize with or pretend ignorance of something improper or unlawful
the whole sporting world seems to wink as untold sums are bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of wink
Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Much like barn jackets and New Balance shoes, the normcore dad-style staple has been adopted as a modern fashion statement, infusing effortless attitude — and often, an ironic wink — into elevated ensembles from weekend outings to even the workplace.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Some signed off with smiling or winking face emojis.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The hotel ushers guests into both the past and present grandeur with subtle winks to Harlem Renaissance icons, which can be seen in the artwork, furniture design, and even the staircases.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Much like barn jackets and New Balance shoes, the normcore dad-style staple has been adopted as a modern fashion statement, infusing effortless attitude — and often, an ironic wink — into elevated ensembles from weekend outings to even the workplace.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
The 29-year-old kicked things off by winking and blowing a kiss to the audience (including Cardi B and Phoebe Dynevor on the front row) before setting off down the runway.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Some signed off with smiling or winking face emojis.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wink
Noun
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The creature will eventually amble up to a house with a cracked attic window, slipping inside for an early afternoon nap.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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And, for overnight guests, on-site staycations, or just taking an afternoon nap after a day at the beach, the one-bedroom, one-bath beachfront bungalow’s lounge spills onto a private patio.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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Give them a minute to reinflate on the other side, then hang up your items to let the wrinkles fall out.David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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This Roomba sweeps and sucks up dust for 120 minutes on a single charge.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Kansas City took full advantage Upon Further Review: The left side of the Broncos' FG protection unit had been a blinking red light.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Antipsychotics can cause weight gain, drowsiness, metabolic syndrome, which can increase risk of heart attack or stroke, or involuntary movements such as blinking or sticking out your tongue.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
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Shadow details are maintained while looking dark, and in one scene of a valley at dusk, the lights of houses twinkle brightly without showing any light bloom.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Andaz Mexico City Condesa, Mexico Every December, Mexico City transforms into a holiday wonderland with twinkling lights, a grand tree in the Zócalo (main square) and Christmas markets selling seasonal treats.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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He’s best associated with the gleaming, lush sound of jazz and pop in the ’70s and ’80s, as most famously heard on Michael Jackson’s albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Clean Effortlessly with This High-Power Electric Mop Achieve gleaming floors with ease using the electric mop.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Kimberly Clausing, a former Treasury Department official in the Biden administration and a UCLA professor of tax law, said the GOP will probably overestimate the revenue from tariffs and ignore the negative economic impact of the duties.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Speaking with SiriusXM, Gramm lamented that Foreigner’s request to have its original members perform a medley of greatest hits was ignored — instead, younger artists Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato, as well as friend of the group Sammy Hagar, were chosen to perform on their behalf.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Your vote for me in this General Election was not against someone, but a demand that California becomes the heartbeat of America again.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Irregular heart rhythms: Medically known as arrhythmia, irregular heartbeats can sometimes cause the heart to work less effectively, potentially leading to heart failure.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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One of the nation’s best pollsters just flashed a major warning sign at the Trump campaign.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, in response to its recent earnings report, HAS flashed intermediate-term ‘sell’ signals from the DeMark Indicators and the MACD.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Wink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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