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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"We try to make it fun," says Cem Bakiş, head of business development at WaterH, which has a glowing ring that blinks in order to prompt its owner to take a drink.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
“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
A light on the camera blinks on, blinding me.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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