wink
verb (used without object)
to close and open one eye quickly as a hint or signal or with some sly meaning (often followed byat ).
winked
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past participleof wink.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof wink.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
winkverb (used without object)to close and open one eye quickly as a hint or signal or with some sly meaning (often followed byat ).
Example Sentences
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Out the other, she winked at shareholders to recognize the enduring profitability of its gas-powered pickup and SUVs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
As a teenager, Cody noticed a girl named Rebecca during study hall and, according to Davis, winked at her from across the room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
There are good reasons for that, thanks to the many hindsight analyses of ways Cosby may have winked at his alleged crimes through situations written in the show.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2025
She slipped a badge that read “Vocal Rest” around her neck and winked.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2024
Sunbeams winked on the polished fender before the hearth.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
