kidney

as in type
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 Back in 2019, BMW was defending its decision to go big with its 7-Series kidney grilles. Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024 Research has shown that olive oil may benefit your liver, immune, kidney, digestive, and brain health.11 Olive oil can be enjoyed in many ways, and people in Blue Zones often use it to cook and dress their dishes. 6. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 11 Dec. 2024 Studies have shown that alongside weight loss and Type 2 diabetes management, the drugs may protect against high blood pressure, liver disease, kidney disease and other health complications of obesity. Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024 Over time, chronic low-level exposure to TCE can cause liver cancer, kidney cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer that starts in immune cells. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kidney 
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  • The ruling is undoubtedly the most high profile for Georgia's typically under-the-radar appeals court, which is among the busiest of its kind in the country.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Four dams were torn down—the largest undertaking of its kind in U.S. history—to restore the Klamath River in California and Oregon to its historic flow.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Enter this quarter-zip style from Lands’ End, which is designed in soft cotton with bold stripes and ribbing throughout the material.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • House Republicans of every stripe were seen rotating in and out of the speaker's office on Thursday -- including House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Texas Rep. Chip Roy and Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris of Maryland.
    John Parkinson, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • That means 2025 is setting up to be a crossroads of sorts.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • This crunchy basket of sorts serves as a vessel for a mix of seafood, meat, and vegetables that have been stir-fried in a thick, gravy-esque sauce.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • But this genre has always reflected societal fears.
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • That genre tends to fall off more quickly, and the stylistic choices of this film won’t necessarily guarantee all viewers will like it.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • Overall, the right dog house for the right breed can help reduce stress, prevent boredom and encourage exercise, say proponents.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The most vocal breeds include Siamese, Oriental, Balinese, Bengal, American bobtail, Siberian, Turkish Van, Ocicat, Peterbald, and Turkish Angora.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Of course, suits come in a wide variety of fabrics for an equally varied assortment of circumstances.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There are a variety of credit cards available to many different credit profiles, including easy-to-get card options for those with bad credit or no credit at all.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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