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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
The smallest, what are called ultrafine particles, even slip through the alveolar capillary barrier itself, crossing into the bloodstream, and from there travel throughout the body, including to the heart, the brain, and the kidneys to initiate even more destruction and disease (see below).
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Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says lead in the blood during pregnancy can increase the risk of a miscarriage, cause a baby to be born too early or too small, hurt a baby's brain, kidneys, and nervous system or cause a child to have behavioral problems.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Over time, high blood sugar can harm the kidneys, nerves, liver, and eyes, says Kim.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidneys.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Inflammation can cause vascular disease — the narrowing, weakening or even blockage of blood vessels — that can damage organs such as the kidneys, lungs, liver and of course the brain.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
El Financiero also reported that Izaguirre's family gave authorization for the donation of her organs, including her skin, skeletal muscle, corneas and kidneys.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
These proteins are too large for the kidneys to filter properly.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
Living donor kidneys last about twice as long as those from deceased donors and provide better outcomes for patients.
—Elaine Perlman, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says lead in the blood during pregnancy can increase the risk of a miscarriage, cause a baby to be born too early or too small, hurt a baby's brain, kidneys, and nervous system or cause a child to have behavioral problems.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Over time, high blood sugar can harm the kidneys, nerves, liver, and eyes, says Kim.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidneys.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Inflammation can cause vascular disease — the narrowing, weakening or even blockage of blood vessels — that can damage organs such as the kidneys, lungs, liver and of course the brain.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
El Financiero also reported that Izaguirre's family gave authorization for the donation of her organs, including her skin, skeletal muscle, corneas and kidneys.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
These proteins are too large for the kidneys to filter properly.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
Living donor kidneys last about twice as long as those from deceased donors and provide better outcomes for patients.
—Elaine Perlman, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
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Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Not only are they made with moisture-wicking fabric, but the mesh stripes on the side are intentionally placed to improve the shorts’ airflow.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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Black-and-white stripes of all orientations and sizes packed a subtle preppy punch; giant sun hats were paired (expectedly) with breezy dresses and (unexpectedly) with sweater vests, ties and trousers; and bright pops of red infused the collection with intentional excitement.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The one-man filmmaking empire has directed dozens of movies across many genres.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ralph’s Club, the fragrance from Ralph Lauren, got its own physical iteration of sorts Saturday.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The top three countries on the list suggest that hospital systems of all sorts have the capacity to implement new technologies that improve patient outcomes.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The classic lomo saltado dish comes in two varieties at Paititi.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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