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Recent Examples of kinked
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
However, the cord can become tangled or kinked.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
To preserve the svelte look, rather than appearing boxy, the floor-to-ceiling glass panels on the upper deck are subtly kinked to maintain the racing lines.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Clean out any lint, hair, or residue and ensure and check to make sure the hose isn’t kinked or clogged.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
However, the cord can become tangled or kinked.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
To preserve the svelte look, rather than appearing boxy, the floor-to-ceiling glass panels on the upper deck are subtly kinked to maintain the racing lines.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinked
Adjective
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The vehicle smashed through barricades and concrete, racing down a hallway before becoming lodged in the twisted wreckage.—
Gayle Pearlstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The nail seemed to have expanded and warped and stiffened.—
Kate Crane,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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This looks like a recognition that one-party government has warped itself out of step with the American way of life, and that American voters recognize that.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By now, the mind-altering powers coiled in these devices are evident.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Overnight, the smoke coiled upward and gave way to acid rain that stained the city black.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tap the curved line at the top of the page to see your data charted over time, and use the buttons at the bottom of the chart to change which metric is displayed.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The first photo taken by commander Reid Wiseman shows a curved slice of Earth in one of the capsule’s windows.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her father was seated on a chair with one foot tucked under him, and her mother was sitting on the sofa with both feet curled under her.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Not only is this location remote and hard to reach, but curled rattlesnakes and tarantulas lurk in nooks.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At least some semblance of production from the outfield, largely entwined with the bottom of the order, that had been so meager last year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s good news for Disney because the House of Mouse has become increasingly entwined with the game developer.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kempe finally got the Kings going when Artemi Panarin's 51st assist deflected in off his skate, but Stamkos scored just over two minutes later.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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With the Kings leading 1-0, Thomas went to the front of the net and Philip Broberg’s shot deflected off Thomas’ skate and past Forsberg to tie it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031, and while speculation has swirled about a potential relocation, Mavericks CEO Rick Welts made clear during a recent sports economic panel that the organization intends to remain in the city.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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New York City has denied another request for data about the toxins that swirled above Ground Zero after 9/11 — claiming nothing could be found — despite the discovery of 68 boxes worth of information on the subject just four months ago, the Daily News has learned.—
Thomas Tracy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Kinked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinked. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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