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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
The fluid that gets moved simply re-enters the bloodstream and gets processed by the liver and kidneys as usual, just faster than the body was managing alone.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Jefferson seems to have succumbed to chronic kidney disease, possibly complicated by pneumonia or another infection.
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Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
30 June 2026
The kidneys filter uranium out of the blood and clear it from the body in urine, but some of that uranium hangs onto kidney cells and causes damage.
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Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
The byproducts of this process—such as ammonia—must be filtered out and excreted by the kidneys.
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Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kidney
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Jefferson seems to have succumbed to chronic kidney disease, possibly complicated by pneumonia or another infection.
—
Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
30 June 2026
The kidneys filter uranium out of the blood and clear it from the body in urine, but some of that uranium hangs onto kidney cells and causes damage.
—
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
The byproducts of this process—such as ammonia—must be filtered out and excreted by the kidneys.
—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kidney
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
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Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
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Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.
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To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
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He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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State parks described it as a small Chihuahua-like breed.
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The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
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Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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