kidney

noun

ˈkid-nē How to pronounce kidney (audio)
Definition of kidneynext
as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates

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Recent Examples of kidney The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as contributing factors. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It star reportedly had a history of kidney cancer and stroke. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 According to People, the document also states Curry did not undergo surgery for either his coronary artery disease, kidney cancer or stroke. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The documents also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as other significant conditions that contributed to his death. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kidney
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  1. kind
  2. stripe
  3. sort
  4. genre
  5. breed
  6. variety
Noun
  • The ruling, the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance, has raised alarms over freedom of association as authorities continue tightening controls after the 2019 democracy protests.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The ground application was the first of its kind in Texas firefighting history, officials said.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • For years, Cole was mystified by a small, beanlike object with stripes which lurked in the background of certain drawings.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 2000s look typically paired these bright palettes with bold prints like polka dots, stripes, and paisleys.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • Sorry to sit on the fence but both of them… There was little to like about a stale, out-of-sorts Manchester United facing a side with not a single fearsome attacker.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • No matter your hurry, overloading your washing machine will produce a headache of a different sort (and might even cost you more money).
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • This is a genre film with a very intriguing world at its core, and Raja has brought a distinctive vision to it.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • His career has also included collaborations with artists across hip-hop and other genres, including Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne and Jelly Roll.
    — J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of genre
Noun
  • But in Zelensky’s office on Tuesday, an American sports hero was handing him an American dog breed.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Just in time for National Dog Day, Rover analyzed millions of dog breeds submitted by pet owners nationwide to find both popular breeds and fastest-rising favorites.
    — Liz Gray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of breed
Noun
  • With three- and four-bedroom options, open living areas and flexible spaces, the collection offers a variety of choices for buyers looking for a new home in North Reno.
    — Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For Jia, who has watched generations of Chinese talents develop in a variety of ways, his hope is for these Chinese mavericks playing in America to stay.
    — Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety

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