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as in minute
a very small space of time
I turned to look away, and in a wink he was gone
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
fireflies winking in the darkness beyond our campfire
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as in to ignore
to secretly sympathize with or pretend ignorance of something improper or unlawful
the whole sporting world seems to wink as untold sums are bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of wink
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Watch the wink to Jobs at the 27:45 mark:
Now, Scaringe and Rivian have announced another unexpected thing: a micromobility development company called Also, Inc.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Walden Green, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2025
But, as Oscar winks in the wings, that's paid off pretty well so far.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The slightest of nods, the lightest of winks, and an awful lot of listening are components that make up a Christie mystery.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Watch the wink to Jobs at the 27:45 mark:
Now, Scaringe and Rivian have announced another unexpected thing: a micromobility development company called Also, Inc.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Carpenter threw out some impressive vocal runs and began to suggestively flirt with one of the guards, who winked as the camera panned away.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2025
But, as Oscar winks in the wings, that's paid off pretty well so far.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wink
Noun
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How dirty is your mattress? Not to ruin your next nap, but the units of bacteria found in even a newer mattress are high.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Given that their offense has yet to awaken from its long winter’s nap, and given that the Dodgers own them, the Rockies desperately needed a strong start from Ryan Feltner. To have any chance.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Significant improvements are still needed, however, as someone in the country is dying of stroke about every three minutes.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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We’re joined at the last minute by a young Norwegian woman and her elderly father.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
The Dial,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The massive dome of the Grand Mosque, and the city’s brilliant whites and blues and glittering golden crescents, blinked at me as the battering swell soaked me and my gear.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Over his now decade-and-a-half-long career, fans of the alt-pop auteur—real name Mike Hadreas—have only seen his work grow in scale and power, evolving from twinkling piano bedroom ballads to ambitious blasts of sonic splendor that careen through the gray areas between genre.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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When the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert, the sky transforms into an awe-inspiring expanse of twinkling stars—an invitation to look up, dream big, and marvel at the infinite possibilities that lie beyond our world.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On his coffee table sits a gleaming metallic hood ornament, a winged pointed figure that looks like a mock spaceship that Gurr hoped would grace a new Lincoln.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dark and shapely sterling links are offset by irregularly tumbled; pale blue aquamarines that gleam like morning skies reflected in water.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, Catherine was unimpressed by him going overboard — and ignoring the importance of bedside manner — in the clinic.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vicky Barnes was the heartbeat of the diner who knew just about every customer who walked through the door.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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America’s economic heartbeat is slowing - quietly, but measurably.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, Walker has flashed great athleticism in space with incredible range and physicality.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Lanes split, signs flash, exits appear too soon or too late.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Wink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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