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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates
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Recent Examples of kidney
His younger sister Shari Shaw said Victor, who had diabetes and chronic kidney disease, had been dealing with some breathing issues as well as balance and vision problems.
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Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Library hosts class on kidney disease The Eustis Memorial Library, 120 N. Center St., will have a chronic kidney disease education program, Kidney Smart Class, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 13.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Still, a year before her record-tying stint at the Olympics, she was diagnosed with two incurable kidney diseases that almost stopped her in her tracks.
—Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are studying their weight loss medicines as treatments for fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea and more.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Library hosts class on kidney disease The Eustis Memorial Library, 120 N. Center St., will have a chronic kidney disease education program, Kidney Smart Class, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 13.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Still, a year before her record-tying stint at the Olympics, she was diagnosed with two incurable kidney diseases that almost stopped her in her tracks.
—Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are studying their weight loss medicines as treatments for fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea and more.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
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Whenever a new social app is announced, there's an intense digital stampede as influencers of all kinds rush to claim territory in the new world.—
Kim Key,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Making a stable back-three system out of it is like painting stripes on a lion and calling it a tiger.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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More street-savvy items include a velour tracksuit, windbreakers with reflective stripes, and argyle knits incorporating the brand’s signature CD Diamond logo.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The cart immediately came out, as Benford looked to be out of sorts.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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For some people, a junk journal is a visual diary of sorts, with notes and thoughts jotted in the margins.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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This year’s festival features films from multiple genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, animation, LGBTQ, horror, religious, foreign and African diaspora, shorts and more.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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And horror audiences see a lot of formal invention, because filmmakers have to try to vary the genre.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Both embody the new breed, using their athleticism to keep defenses off balance.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Rug Hugger Munchkin breed, like Gabby, is known for its unique combination of short legs and Persian-like features.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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To ensure your smoothies fit your lifestyle and dietary goals, focus on portion sizes and rotate a variety of ingredients to maintain a diverse nutrient profile.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Only about 3 percent of FRBs are of the repeating variety.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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