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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
Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
The gigantic light show blinks and blurs throughout the Lincoln Park Zoo with the Chicago skyline as the backdrop.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Instead, she’s arrested and sent back to Arkham Asylum to live out her days in agony, her brief rise over in the blink of an eye.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Just about everything else is the same — the Park Tavern, which serves beer and wine, is making a comeback — but there is one really sharp new feature in the park: The tunnel that goes through the centerpiece tree is now illuminated by hundreds of colorful blinking lights.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
The gigantic light show blinks and blurs throughout the Lincoln Park Zoo with the Chicago skyline as the backdrop.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
Every blink, hand gesture and slight facial expression needs to be accounted for.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Instead, she’s arrested and sent back to Arkham Asylum to live out her days in agony, her brief rise over in the blink of an eye.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
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December’s twinkling lights are here, a time of joy and togetherness.Dr. Tal Patalon, MD, LLB, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Winter Nights & River Lights (Nov. 22-Jan. 5) This Ohio River pedestrian bridge is bedecked in cheerful twinkling lights for the holidays.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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Not far away is South America’s largest ski resort, Catedral Alta; squint a bit and this could be Switzerland.Mark Johanson, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
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Two Michigan players were seen squinting and rubbing their eyes after the on-field brawl, sideline footage shared by FOX College Football shows.Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Barca took the lead through Pedri, yet succumbed to two second half strikes from Rodrigo de Paul and Alexander Sorloth amid Barca's number 8 and Raphinha being unable to put key chances away.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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The solar eclipse had cities around the country staring at the sky in unison.Alexandra York, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Citizens of the world are staring in awe at the arrival of David Corenswet’s Man of Steel.Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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This also is a good time to see some planets in our solar system, including Mars, which is getting closer to Earth each night and will become a little bit brighter each night with its reddish, yellow glow, Tyler says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cincinnati Bengals 37, Tennessee Titans 27: In a sloppy contest in Nashville, Joe Burrow and Co. made sure their team's faint playoff hopes will flicker for at least one more week.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Blurry vision, blind spots, flickering lights or geometric patterns can also occur.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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That extends beyond winking recommendations, down to nuts-and-bolts prep and bringing his full self to each and every day.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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The tone, immediately, is one of absurd, winking excess.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Following the settlement, which came just days after U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette Reid ordered the president-elect and Stephanopoulos to submit to four-hour depositions, ABC News is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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To prepare for the arrival of a guest with disabilities, the line asks for a Special Requirements Information Form to be submitted 45 days prior to embarkation.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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