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blinks

British

/ blɪŋks /

noun

(functioning as singular) a small temperate portulacaceous plant, Montia fontana with small white flowers

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Etymology

Origin of blinks

C19: from _blink , because the flowers do not fully open and thus seem to blink at the light

Example Sentences

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“When one blinks, will the rest stop investing in the buildout?”

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“He could break down a play, like, ‘If you steer him left he’ll only drive 16% of the time, if he blinks twice he’s shooting,’” Myers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Researchers also observed additional disruptions in eye turning during accommodation and reduced effectiveness of eye blinks in triggering pupil constriction in myopic eyes.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

We look at each other, waiting to see who blinks first.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

It takes me a few blinks to shake my dizziness, but once it’s gone I stare out at a large lake that sparkles in the moonlight.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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