Thesaurus results for KIDNEY

kidney

noun

ˈkid-nē

Definition of kidney

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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 Chronic kidney disease was the ninth leading cause of death worldwide in 2023, up from the 27th leading cause in 1990, according to a study published in The Lancet last year. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 Arcus Biosciences — Shares gained more than 8% after Arcus shared data from its trial of casdatifan, a treatment for a type of kidney cancer. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 The Hype House alum also feels a special connection to his fans who’ve lost parents, as his father died of kidney cancer when Warren was just 9 years old and his mother passed away in 2021. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 Aside from vitamin B12, organ meats like kidneys are nutrient-dense, providing substantial amounts of essential amino acids, iron, selenium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and omega-3 fatty acids. — Joy Emeh, HEALTH, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kidney

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Over the period, visibility was supported by itinerant pop-ups under the new Miu Miu Vinyl Club format and the brand unveiled the Miu Miu Shanghai IFC lounge, a one-of-a-kind environment providing intimate hospitality.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Still, a controversy of some kind might have been inevitable.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of kind

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It surely was meant to evoke Atlanta’s throwback helmet, which is an homage to the team’s original red helmet used from 1966 to 1969 that featured the falcon logo on the sides and the stripes running over the top and down the center.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Step 5 Arrange cornflake mixture and marshmallows over top of purée in alternating diagonal stripes.

— Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

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Based in El Paso, Texas, Mid-West Textile collects, sorts and grades used clothing and textiles for resale and other uses.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
The details play like a movie, the tender indie sort, a period piece, a portrait of the nation before the 1960s truly kicked in.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of sort

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Hemsworth’s work has always spanned genres—just look at his omnivorous DJ sets—but Numbskull positions him as a more traditional songwriter, underscored by the album’s personal, earnest tone.

— Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
The streamer subsequently ordered originals from them and began to reach out to creators in other genres, spanning food (Nick DiGiovanni), talk (Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link) and teen content (Alan Chikin Chow).

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of genre

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Locals claimed that drinking it was helpful for a variety of respiratory and digestive problems.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
That includes cards such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), which comes with a variety of excellent travel insurance benefits and the American Express® Gold Card, which is a rewarding option for dining and grocery purchases.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

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