blinks
Britishnoun
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
They have become accustomed to rising from bed whenever the electricity blinks on, no matter the hour, to cook and do laundry.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
"For instance, is there a strategic timing of a person's blinks so they would not miss out on what is being said?"
From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025
Someone inevitably blinks or a background distraction ruins the shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
Blinks, like he was falling asleep, waiting for me here—then blinks in surprise, like he didn’t think I was actually coming.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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