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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 kidneys
According to the Mayo Clinic, HUS can occur when small blood vessels become damaged and inflamed, causing clots that can damage the kidneys and other organs.
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Over time, blood vessels begin leaking, leading to bleeding, blood pressure can drop, blood fails to reach different parts of the body and the kidneys can fail.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Organ meats — including kidneys, liver and heart — are also known as offal.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The amatoxins the mushrooms produce can damage the kidneys, liver and gastrointestinal tract.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Inhalants can damage the brain, nerves, liver, kidneys and heart.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Experts suspect that the toxins of lilies are quickly absorbed into the cat’s bloodstream and damage the epithelial cells of the renal tubules, which are the long, narrow tubes of nephrons, the structural and functional units of kidneys.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The news has been met with fear by a world still reeling from the pandemic, as hantavirus, a viral disease transmitted to humans by rodents that causes serious infections of the lungs or kidneys, does not have a specific vaccine, treatment, or cure.
—Nicola Bambini, Vanity Fair, 10 May 2026
Old World hantaviruses, typically found in Europe and Asia, generally affect the kidneys.
—Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Adam England, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Over time, blood vessels begin leaking, leading to bleeding, blood pressure can drop, blood fails to reach different parts of the body and the kidneys can fail.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Organ meats — including kidneys, liver and heart — are also known as offal.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The amatoxins the mushrooms produce can damage the kidneys, liver and gastrointestinal tract.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Inhalants can damage the brain, nerves, liver, kidneys and heart.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Experts suspect that the toxins of lilies are quickly absorbed into the cat’s bloodstream and damage the epithelial cells of the renal tubules, which are the long, narrow tubes of nephrons, the structural and functional units of kidneys.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The news has been met with fear by a world still reeling from the pandemic, as hantavirus, a viral disease transmitted to humans by rodents that causes serious infections of the lungs or kidneys, does not have a specific vaccine, treatment, or cure.
—Nicola Bambini, Vanity Fair, 10 May 2026
Old World hantaviruses, typically found in Europe and Asia, generally affect the kidneys.
—Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
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As the play reminds us, finding sanctuaries of many kinds in these times can be very difficult to achieve.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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The stand-up and movie star was inundated with jokes of all kinds — though mostly about his stature — at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, with the special now available on Netflix.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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That is partially a product of the heaps of experience this group has together in these types of moments.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All types of alcohol contribute to cancer by damaging DNA and increasing chronic inflammation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Professional groundskeepers have commercial mowers with specialized rollers to create stripes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Chloe Fineman is seeing stripes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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In addition to the Hot Country Songs tally, the cut is also steady atop the Billboard Hot 100, which is compiled in the same manner, except all genres are included.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, this music festival will feature religious musical guests from across genres, including Switchfoot, the Arcadian Wild, Jervis Campbell and others.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Tariffs on imports from China reached up to 145% last year, but after back-and-forth tariffs, the countries came to a truce of sorts and signed a one-year agreement suspending many trade penalties into late 2026.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The Oscar winner recently turned 65 and his wife, Amal Clooney, decided to mark the occasion with a special surprise gift, of sorts.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In many varieties of pessimism, such as Camus’s, the obligation to compassion also entails something like solidarity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Savor Salvadoran Fare Meantime, Gloria’s Pupuseria serves up mouthwatering Salvadoran-style food, including several varieties of pupusas, pasteles, and tamales filled with chicken and potatoes.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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