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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
People with certain health conditions, especially those with chronic kidney disease, may be advised to eat less protein.
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
The man of the hour wore lungs, kidneys, and a heart from an old anatomical chart sewn onto his black leotard.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Warner said Clay's cause of death was heart and kidney issues.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Amyloidosis is a serious condition caused by abnormal protein deposits that can damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and nervous system.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
The man of the hour wore lungs, kidneys, and a heart from an old anatomical chart sewn onto his black leotard.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Warner said Clay's cause of death was heart and kidney issues.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Amyloidosis is a serious condition caused by abnormal protein deposits that can damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and nervous system.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
Noun
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The district is the first of its kind in the country, home to the densest enclave of Arab Americans in Orange County and more than 100 Arab and Middle East/North African businesses.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those who fly the small, lightweight aircraft of different stripes were restricted for nearly four years from accessing the airport by ground and taking off in their ultralights.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some classic stripes feel like a toe-dip into experimenting with more print-centric design, and won’t go out of style anytime soon.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Close partnerships of any sort aren’t always split 50/50, of course — everyone, including you, needs a little extra help sometimes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The push also comes at a time when retailers appear to be in a same-day delivery arms race of sorts, with merchants turning to more third-party last-mile delivery services to get products at the consumer’s doorstep faster.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Romantasy is currently one of the biggest and most popular genres in all of literature.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Looking back to the 1950s, other musical genres were used as trial evidence just four times, and in every case, the lyrics were thrown out or the convictions vacated.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The second dog, a large mixed breed, was critically wounded by a stray slug and died before it could be brought to an Animal Care Centers of NYC facility for treatment, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That means that in a world of giant, dangerous predators, rat ancestors found ways to feed, breed, and endure.—
Jason Bittel,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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For the April 7 Missouri local elections, governments around the Kansas City area are asking their voters to pay for city services in a variety of ways.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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