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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
Goldman Sachs believes that Biohaven offers investors an under-the-radar opportunity to invest in a potentially best-in-class kidney disease treatment.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Brad Arnold, a founding member and the lead singer of the band 3 Doors Down, has died at 47 following a battle with kidney cancer.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Arnold announced his diagnosis of stage 4 kidney cancer in May 2025.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2026
Octavia Spencer and Sofia Vergara urge people to test for kidney disease in an ad for Boehringer Ingelheim.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Brad Arnold, a founding member and the lead singer of the band 3 Doors Down, has died at 47 following a battle with kidney cancer.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Arnold announced his diagnosis of stage 4 kidney cancer in May 2025.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2026
Octavia Spencer and Sofia Vergara urge people to test for kidney disease in an ad for Boehringer Ingelheim.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
Noun
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The arbitrator was moved by his story but ruled against him anyway, denying him his last chance for a win of any kind at this year’s Olympics.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Returning on her sixth studio album, To Whom It May Concern, the Philadelphia native brings in immeasurable wisdom, blossoming into the effortless positivity and authenticity of past albums—the kind that has assisted multiple generations on their respective healing journeys.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The red and gold stripes over the blue horizon mimics a beautiful desert sunset, with the star in the middle symbolizing copper.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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These Riviera stripes are a distinctly coastal window treatment, but are versatile enough to work in a landlocked environment.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hong Chau is a great choice for the adult Nelly, a quietly resentful sort who causes more friction in Cathy and Heathcliff's tempestuous situation.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both said they have not been involved in any planning of that sort.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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July pushes the genre of auto-fiction to new limits here.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Yeoh made her start in the martial arts genre, becoming synonymous with the best of Hong Kong action by leading films like Yes, Madam (1985), Magnificent Warriors (1987), and Wing Chun (1994).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Often called the birthplace of American ranching, the property pioneered the Santa Gertrudis, the first beef breed developed in the United States.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the special filmed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, Fleming bounds across the stage sharing his takes on masculinity, conga lines, Trader Joes, Oreos, NPR, dog breeds and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, embroidered bedding is versatile for a variety of bedroom styles.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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