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 Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Jefferson seems to have succumbed to chronic kidney disease, possibly complicated by pneumonia or another infection. — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 30 June 2026 There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Ipsen is buying Memo Therapeutics, the developer of an experimental antibody against a virus that can complicate kidney transplants, for about $228 million upfront. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for kidney
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
  1. kind
  2. stripe
  3. sort
  4. genre
  5. breed
  6. variety
Noun
  • Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of kind
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  • Consumers can expect new washes, cuffed hems, rich dark rinses, tonal stripe details, slub fabrications and additional silhouettes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Bubblegum pink cat-eye polish looks surprisingly understated with a matte top coat and glossy vertical stripes.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of genre
Noun
  • Buying a first home has never been harder Are first-time home buyers a vanishing breed?
    — Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Just as the resumption of the age-old war with Indian also improves the breed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of breed
Noun
  • The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of variety

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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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