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as in cramp
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
got a kink in my neck from lying in that awkward position for too long
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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
the boss's fondness for nicknames is one of those kinks that staffers just have to put up with
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as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
whenever he got a kink in his head, he'd drop whatever he was doing to pursue this latest obsession
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as in to loop
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Recent Examples of kink
Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2024
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The magnetic stovetop shelf trended online a few months ago, giving inventors time to work out all its kinks.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
The container should be big enough to accommodate the roots without bending or kinking them.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
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Noun
There are still a few kinks that need working out, but all in all, fans of the Bose Sleepbud should rejoice.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon The Silicone Upgrade to the Magnetic Stovetop Shelf
The magnetic stovetop shelf trended online a few months ago, giving inventors time to work out all its kinks.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Verb
In heavy fog, the towboat's pilot, Willie Odom, struck the bridge, which forced the end of the bridge span out of alignment by about 3 feet and kinked the track.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
The container should be big enough to accommodate the roots without bending or kinking them.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kink
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Milder health concerns like muscle overuse or dehydration can cause leg cramps.Sarah Hudgens, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Choose among an array of gifts to enhance in-flight comfort, including a travel-sized Theragun to ease muscle cramps, an intelligent Dyson Airwrap, and a premium hydrating face mask.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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There’s also Image Wand which does similar pic-making tricks in the Notes app and Genmoji, the custom emoji characters which are also based on prompts from you.David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Our fee-avoidance is more than a few money-saving tricks.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Public health must take its rightful place as a cornerstone of national policy, insulated from political whims and guided by science.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fortuna, the goddess of fortune and luck, serves as the muse for this exquisite piece, seamlessly blending elegance with the whims of fate.Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Falcons safety Justin Simmons looped around on a blitz, flushing Darnold from the pocket.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Led by safety instructors, the ride will loop around Bay View, ending at Centraal Grand Café & Tappery.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Foxx had stitches and is recovering, the rep confirmed.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rexha was hospitalized and required stitches after a fan threw a phone at her face in the summer of 2023.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Natural Textures Among the primary characteristics of Scandinavian design is the use of natural textures.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a letter outlining examples of actors who would fit the characteristics, Carrey — along with Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman — was mentioned.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The biggest concern postgame was Williams’ ankle, which got twisted up at the end of the game.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Move your body in peculiar shapes, bring your arms above your head or twist at odd degrees.Margaret Cirino, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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Vanney said his mother, Jeanette, who taught kindergarten for four decades, instilled those traits in him.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Studies have suggested that musical taste is deeply tied to personality traits, and findings from a machine learning study run by Spotify offers a fresh perspective on this phenomenon.Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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