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verb

ˈbliŋk How to pronounce blink (audio)
Definition of blinknext
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as in to twinkle
to shine with light at regular intervals she loves to sit in the dark and watch the lights on the Christmas tree blink in ever-changing patterns

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2
as in to squint
to rapidly open and close one's eyes I blinked for a few seconds after the camera flashed

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as in to succumb
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) for two days the nations stood on the brink of war, until one finally blinked

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4
as in to stare
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise stood blinking at the ridiculous scene before him in utter disbelief

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blink

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noun

as in twinkle

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Recent Examples of blink
Verb
While the food was exquisite, watching the green light blink in the distance was possibly my favorite part. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 Unlike Tourette’s patients — whose initial tics are often very simple, such as blinking — some of these young people made complex movements. — Nebyou Belay, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
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In a blink, the Bears were ahead 45-31 with an explosive offense that put the rest of the league on notice. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 With the blink of an eye, years go by so fast covering high school athletes. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blink
  1. twinkle
  2. squint
  3. succumb
  4. stare
  5. glow
  6. flicker
  7. wink
  8. concede
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  • Vaccarello’s all-gold spring 2027 show — the collection marching under three monumental chandeliers and in the shadow of a twinkling Eiffel Tower — felt like a swan song, official or not.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • When Waits sings about the woman’s raincoat and suitcase, Duke answers with a twinkling tumble of notes.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of twinkle
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  • But still, from a certain angle and in a certain light, Larry could squint his way into seeing this new gig at SNL as a second chance at something.
    — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Israelis squinted for a few moments and gestured others over.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of squint
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  • As more and more people succumb to AI psychosis, horror movies are (as always) the first to dive into the repercussions.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The pair had a fractured, even abusive, relationship, depicted in a series of flashbacks, until Mitt chose to end his life in the sea rather than succumb to a terminal case of cancer.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of succumb
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  • Walking into a room to do some task or other, they’ll get stuck obsessively staring at the door hinges.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
  • One man, summing up the shock, anger and frustration for everyone, stared straight ahead and at one in particular, gathering up whatever air was left in his lungs and yelled one more f-bomb for good measure.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of stare
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  • The concealer, which comes in 25 shades, goes on top to add a subtle glow that plays up the color of the eyes.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of glow
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  • The neon kangaroo flickered, releasing a rhythmic, neon buzz.
    — Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But there is still hope in a season with 13 games left and Super Bowl dreams flickering.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of flicker
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  • Fresh silhouettes in pale pink, sky blue, khaki and white were cut in crisp cotton, winking to the daywear summer occasions of the Sa Su Phi customers who juggle between board meetings, art gallery openings and a garden parties.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The production’s winking tone blunts some of the original’s tear-jerking climax, yet its intact happy ending offers a surprisingly comforting vision of survival in an age of constant crises.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of wink
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  • Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Yet there are few examples in history of adversaries conceding to maximalist demands in the face of punitive bombing campaigns alone—even by the world’s greatest air force.
    — Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Blink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blink. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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