Thesaurus results for KIDNEYS

kidneys

noun

plural of kidney

as in kinds

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 kidneys Excessive aluminum exposure can affect the nervous system, kidneys, and bones, and the European Food Safety Authority (the agency whose assessments inform EU regulations) has established a tolerable weekly intake. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026 Drink a glass of water with breakfast or shortly after waking to help your kidneys remove waste and stay hydrated. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026 That's partly because some surgeons have more experience than others using kidneys with complex anatomy such as extra arteries, or those from older, sicker donors that still may be better than dialysis for the right patient. — ABC News, 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 Long-term exposure can damage the kidneys and weaken bones, although the health risks depend on how the metal enters the body. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Just three days after surgery to remove one of his kidneys, Miller slowly strolled right in — cane in hand — and took a seat with Council, firing off jokes without missing a beat. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 That distinction matters in a case involving absent or severely abnormal kidneys and bladder, such as the one described in an August Gwen Faulkenberry column. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026 Wild salmon, for example, may sound healthier, but its liver, kidneys, intestines, head and skin store more chemical pollutants than the rest of the fish. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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As social media continue to act as a cultural megaphone, content creators are now widely seen as an essential part of marketing for companies of all kinds, including retailers and coffee chains.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Non-essential workers—executives, administrators, management of all kinds—disappeared into Zoom en masse across the country.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

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Prior Justice Department inspectors general have long complained about the limitations to their authority to investigate certain types of attorney misconduct.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Ninety-four percent of Americans recognize that repairing and upgrading transportation infrastructure helps these types of vehicles move people and goods more quickly and safely.

— Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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The image features a black falcon with rigid angles against a red background with black, white and gold stripes down the middle.

— 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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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 list of household names who have recorded at Conway Recording Studios spans generations and genres.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of genres

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The offer includes 30 bread varieties, 8,000 wines and spirits and approximately 120 kinds of cheese — to name but a few of the treats found here.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Around the middle of the century, agronomists also developed high-yield, fast-growing varieties of staple crops like wheat and rice in what is known as the Green Revolution.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

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