as in to weave
to move suddenly aside or to and fro jinking here and there with remarkable agility, the thieving urchin frustrated all attempts to catch him

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Recent Examples of jink Nolberto Solano and Laurent Robert jinking down the wings, Alan Shearer scoring goals for fun. SI.com, 19 July 2019 However, Italy responded impressively and drew level in the 28th minute when Emerson jinked his way down the left flank before crossing for Andrea Belotti, who finished from close range. SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019 With the match starting to slow down, the youngster jinked past a couple of would-be tacklers and unleashed a swerving effort from 25 yards. SI.com, 16 Aug. 2019 After Harry Kane missed a penalty, Salah produced a piece of magic in the 91st minute worthy of winning any game, jinking in-between numerous Spurs defenders and chipping it over Hugo Lloris in true 'Lionel Messi' fashion. SI.com, 5 Feb. 2018 See all Example Sentences for jink 
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  • The camera floats around the room like an invisible spider, circling and circling, weaving this trio into a diabolical web.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The thrilling real-time narrative follows a delivery rider in Spain, weaving together a dangerous delivery mission with her unfolding personal crises, creating layers of suspense and drama.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • And while the historic appeal of caution is understandable, in this sort of storm, ducking and covering won’t make the winds subside any faster.
    Brian Lowry, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
  • One thing about the most elite women's 100-meter hurdlers worldwide is that they are known for not ducking each other during the competition.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • Trump has dodged questions on whether the U.S. would come to the aid of Taiwan if China invaded.
    Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Not least because this will now dodge the curse of being a Netflix live-action adaptation.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Jink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jink. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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