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as in minute
a very small space of time
I turned to look away, and in a wink he was gone
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
fireflies winking in the darkness beyond our campfire
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as in to ignore
to secretly sympathize with or pretend ignorance of something improper or unlawful
the whole sporting world seems to wink as untold sums are bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of wink
Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Much like barn jackets and New Balance shoes, the normcore dad-style staple has been adopted as a modern fashion statement, infusing effortless attitude — and often, an ironic wink — into elevated ensembles from weekend outings to even the workplace.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Some signed off with smiling or winking face emojis.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The hotel ushers guests into both the past and present grandeur with subtle winks to Harlem Renaissance icons, which can be seen in the artwork, furniture design, and even the staircases.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Much like barn jackets and New Balance shoes, the normcore dad-style staple has been adopted as a modern fashion statement, infusing effortless attitude — and often, an ironic wink — into elevated ensembles from weekend outings to even the workplace.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
The 29-year-old kicked things off by winking and blowing a kiss to the audience (including Cardi B and Phoebe Dynevor on the front row) before setting off down the runway.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Some signed off with smiling or winking face emojis.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wink
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The duo love spending their days play fighting in the house or the backyard, chasing after each other, and then curling up for a nap together.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Abby the stepmother was killed in an upstairs bedroom first; then Andrew while taking a nap on a couch in the parlor.Julie Jordan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Including a Heat team playing sans Jimmy Butler, and even a Portland team that didn’t have Deandre Ayton or Anfernee Simons, the latter got hurt after playing just five minutes in Tuesday’s bout.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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By the end of the night, the Anteaters had held a double-digit lead for the final 32 minutes and limited the Lions to 33% shooting (20 for 60) and 27% (7 for 26) from long range.Staff and news service reports, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Kansas City took full advantage Upon Further Review: The left side of the Broncos' FG protection unit had been a blinking red light.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Antipsychotics can cause weight gain, drowsiness, metabolic syndrome, which can increase risk of heart attack or stroke, or involuntary movements such as blinking or sticking out your tongue.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
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Shadow details are maintained while looking dark, and in one scene of a valley at dusk, the lights of houses twinkle brightly without showing any light bloom.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Andaz Mexico City Condesa, Mexico Every December, Mexico City transforms into a holiday wonderland with twinkling lights, a grand tree in the Zócalo (main square) and Christmas markets selling seasonal treats.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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He’s best associated with the gleaming, lush sound of jazz and pop in the ’70s and ’80s, as most famously heard on Michael Jackson’s albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Clean Effortlessly with This High-Power Electric Mop Achieve gleaming floors with ease using the electric mop.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Tech company CEOs who largely sat on the sidelines for the presidential election sent their congratulations Wednesday to President-elect Donald Trump, ignoring Trump’s history of threats against some of them and joining their peer Elon Musk in welcoming Trump back to power.David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Those, contrary to the plan, can safely be ignored, and are.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Your vote for me in this General Election was not against someone, but a demand that California becomes the heartbeat of America again.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Irregular heart rhythms: Medically known as arrhythmia, irregular heartbeats can sometimes cause the heart to work less effectively, potentially leading to heart failure.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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At medium doses, that vivid picture of the world begins to dissolve into classically psychedelic imagery: swirling geometric patterns, flashing colors and shapes, and a general deconstruction of ordinary perception into chaos.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, in response to its recent earnings report, HAS flashed intermediate-term ‘sell’ signals from the DeMark Indicators and the MACD.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Wink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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