wink at

verb

winked at; winking at; winks at
Synonyms of wink atnext
: to pretend not to have seen or noticed (something) : to ignore
The city cops wink at the mayor's parking violations.

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Each novel rhymes with, and occasionally winks at, the others. — Max Callimanopulos, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 As Lucy faced away, the photographer, Christie, winked at him. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2026 The moment the actors wink at the audience, the movie collapses. — Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Charming staff move seamlessly, offering tea, telling you about golf tee off times and babysitters, while the Mediterranean winks at the horizon. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wink at

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“Wink at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wink%20at. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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