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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
Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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
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
While a male fetus is developing in the womb, testicles originate in the abdomen near the kidneys.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
According to MedlinePlus, an online health resource run by the National Library of Medicine, lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that can affect many parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, blood vessels, nervous system and digestive system.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
People have reported symptoms that affect their kidneys, among other organs.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure.
—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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.
—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
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
While a male fetus is developing in the womb, testicles originate in the abdomen near the kidneys.
—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
According to MedlinePlus, an online health resource run by the National Library of Medicine, lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that can affect many parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, blood vessels, nervous system and digestive system.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
People have reported symptoms that affect their kidneys, among other organs.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
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Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits.
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With more hot days ahead, Minnesota farmers of all kinds are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather.
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These types of floor are easy to clean, handle moisture well, and don’t show every footprint.
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While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
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The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.
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But with the righty and the Yankees donning stars and stripes themed jerseys, bombs began bursting in the humid Bronx air shortly after Saturday’s game began.
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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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Beyond the exchange of ideas, business pitches and social affairs, folks are likely to leave Cannes Lions with all sorts food for thought.
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Some have even wondered whether MSG will host a fan event of sorts, rather than an actual wedding event.
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Arachnids, including spiders (most common varieties) and scorpions.
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Because its founders, the Faro family, built a small empire in Sicily from an ornamental plant business that grew into one of the largest Mediterranean plant nurseries in Europe, exporting more than 5,000 varieties to 60 countries.
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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