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kinked

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verb

past tense of kink

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinked
Adjective
  • In an adjacent field lay the twisted and charred remains of ambulances.
    Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
  • We're also introduced to Eleven’s twisted father figure, Dr. Brenner (Alex Breaux, taking on Matthew Modine's role from the series).
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In the view of Austin Hill, public relations director at the sanctuary, the need to rescue animals can result from owners’ warped priorities.
    Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Her pieces, which often feature warped key rings and ball chains, are all handcrafted locally in her studio.
    Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The ball curled through the proverbial eye of a needle, between Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, and behind Alexis Mac Allister, who was forced to spin on his heels.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The old woman, though, stares at the screen, the shadow of a smile curled into her lips and a frown barely creasing her forehead.
    Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Seven United Airlines flights have returned to their point of origin or been diverted to other airports, according to the American carrier.
    Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • United Airlines said seven of their flights returned to their origin or were diverted to other airports, and added that all other flights scheduled to the airport on Friday were cancelled.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Kinked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinked. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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