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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 kidneys
For instance, in traditional Chinese medicine, bone broth is believed to be a vital tonic for strengthening the body and supporting the kidneys, with roots going back over 1,000 years.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Your muscles are beneath, and organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines (colon) are deeper.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Although the kidneys should flush any harmful products out of the system, large quantities can be damaging, and could even lead to kidney failure.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Years after donating one of her kidneys to her mother, Looney developed kidney disease and found herself in need of a transplant.
—Morgan Norwood, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
The study found an increased risk of health complications related to the gut, heart, blood and kidneys in the group who had been prescribed the acetaminophen.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
If left untreated, UTIs can spread to the kidneys, which can lead to more serious complications.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Later, when fat tissues are all broken down, the body obtains protein for energy by breaking down muscles and internal organs, namely the liver and intestines, followed by the heart and kidneys.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
The two earlier transplant patients, meanwhile, had each received pig kidneys with just one genetic edit.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Your muscles are beneath, and organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines (colon) are deeper.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Although the kidneys should flush any harmful products out of the system, large quantities can be damaging, and could even lead to kidney failure.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Years after donating one of her kidneys to her mother, Looney developed kidney disease and found herself in need of a transplant.
—Morgan Norwood, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
The study found an increased risk of health complications related to the gut, heart, blood and kidneys in the group who had been prescribed the acetaminophen.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
If left untreated, UTIs can spread to the kidneys, which can lead to more serious complications.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Later, when fat tissues are all broken down, the body obtains protein for energy by breaking down muscles and internal organs, namely the liver and intestines, followed by the heart and kidneys.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
The two earlier transplant patients, meanwhile, had each received pig kidneys with just one genetic edit.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
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Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The singer paired the look with a white button-down dress shirt and completed the sartorial statement with a burgundy tie featuring stripes.Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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Cher has now collected just four hits on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart—a surprisingly small sum for an artist who is a household name, and who has been working largely in those genres for years now.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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With the launch of Billboard Arabia’s subgenre charts in August, which featured various musical genres and dialects, Abdullah quickly emerged as the dominant force in the Khaleeji category.Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Firstly, there's no knowing what varieties of sticky residue exist on the floor of the United Center mid-game, and the furry bag is hovering dangerously close to the surface.Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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