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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 kidneys
However, the liver and kidneys are the body's natural detox system.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
The toxin in death cap mushrooms, called amatoxin, can damage the kidneys, liver and gastrointestinal tract if ingested.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Doctors quickly determined that Chris had jaundice and that his kidneys and liver had shut down.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Take Blood Pressure Medications Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are blood pressure medications that reduce stress on your kidneys.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Living with lupus means navigating chronic inflammation that can show up nearly anywhere in your body, from your skin to your joints and kidneys.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2026
And while some autoimmune diseases are mild or intermittent, others are progressive and potentially life-threatening, particularly when vital organs such as the kidneys, lungs, heart or nervous system are involved.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
This helps prevent further inflammation and scarring in the kidneys, preserving kidney function over time.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This chemical stays in the body for a longer period than cocaine alone, increases the chances of suffering a heart attack, and can damage the liver, heart and kidneys.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
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Feel free to conduct your own taste test to find the kinds that align with your palate.—
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Universal stars are also better for new beginnings of all kinds for 2026.—
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Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.—
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While Stern, 68, has worked as an actor in multiple types of projects since the '70s, his last few have been on TV.—
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Owned for 20 years by singer-songwriter and producer Linda Perry, this vehicle is powered by a 350ci V8 engine with a 4-speed manual transmission and is finished in black with white Le Mans stripes, a black interior and a black convertible top.—
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Licensed nail technician Ari shows how to elevate a classic burgundy, pairing a matte base with sleek, glossy stripes.—
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Its relatively modest 26 prompts ask readers to expand their stacks into new genres.—
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Yahoo Media Group and The Nonfiction Hotlist have announced a partnership that will see Yahoo promote and distribute 20 short docs across a variety of genres to a global audience.—
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Over time, Hedeyat became a deity of sorts.—
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The last test involved presenting the horses with a novel object—a sculpture of sorts, made of linoleum, plastic and string.—
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Many European plum varieties are self-fertile, while hardier American plums need to be cross-pollinated.—
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Starbucks’ Protein Lattes come in coffee and matcha varieties.—
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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