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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

In many cases, blinks were treated as unwanted interruptions and removed from the data.

From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025

Just don’t be surprised when you start to miss the imperfect ones, blinks, bad moods and all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Both sides understand that Saturday’s matchup may come down to whichever team blinks first in the trenches.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Bailey blinks at her a few times before he manages to respond.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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