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as in to twinkle
to shine with light at regular intervals
she loves to sit in the dark and watch the lights on the Christmas tree blink in ever-changing patterns
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as in to succumb
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
for two days the nations stood on the brink of war, until one finally blinked
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as in to stare
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
stood blinking at the ridiculous scene before him in utter disbelief
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Recent Examples of blink
Mary Holland, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
Will either of these coaches blink in a big moment?
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Both specific in its intent and mischievously opaque in its execution, this wilfully strange art project can switch from flip to serious in the blink of an eye, using a terrific cast to weave a trance-like state of oddness that somehow sustains to the finishing line.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
These efforts were felt most strikingly on the beach at dinner, when dusk made the blinking lights on the opposite shoreline more apparent.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
Will either of these coaches blink in a big moment?
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
The enigmatic signals, known as FRBs, release as much energy in less than the blink of an eye as the sun emits in one day.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Both specific in its intent and mischievously opaque in its execution, this wilfully strange art project can switch from flip to serious in the blink of an eye, using a terrific cast to weave a trance-like state of oddness that somehow sustains to the finishing line.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
Verb
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Adding strands of these twinkling lights—also called fairy lights—to the inside of your home creates a glowing effect in your space throughout the year.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
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As the sun sets, the six-block corridor between mile markers 81 and 82 comes alive with twinkling lights, live music, and, of course, art on display.—
Charlene Fang,
AFAR Media,
14 Jan. 2025
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Don't squint your eyes too hard looking for Shania Twain in Coffee mate's surreal new Super Bowl spot.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news In 1862, an American antiquities dealer was in an Egyptian marketplace, squinting at a scroll.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That proximity to real intimacy without fully succumbing to romantic feelings is so incredibly hot.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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Outie Mark grabs his innie’s tie and ascends, with copies of his innies around them also succumbing to the balloon-head disorder.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2025
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In the sweet snap, Tove can be seen nestled between Collins and McDowell, staring up at her dad.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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With the Senators not back in action until Wednesday, fans will stare feverishly at the wild-card standings.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of the simplest ways to make sure your home gets that natural glow is by taking care of your windows and door glass.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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With its creamy neutral base and iridescent glow, the glazed donut works for pretty much all occasions—especially for celebrating a loved one’s big day.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Across the country, anti-Trump protests and fiery town halls are flickering back to life.—
Katie Glueck,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The flares and flickers around Sagittarius A* also varied in brightness and duration, with the brightness of the flares changing from hours, to minutes, to seconds.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Swift’s soft scarlet sweater, for example, is foolproof for dinner, the movies, or even a game night (wink wink!), while Middleton’s collection of red coats are elegant toppers for the classiest of occasions.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lunar occultations are fun—seeing a bright object close to the moon and suddenly winking out as it’s blocked by our natural satellite can be delightful.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2025
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A week earlier Hosemann had submitted a $326 million tax cut package.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Since then, veterans and survivors have submitted over 4 million claims, including almost 1.7 million PACT Act-specific claim applications.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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