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winks

  • present tense form
    of wink (3rd person singular).
    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 ).

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This gleefully silly stage version of the TV series stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase in a production that winks at ‘Carousel,’ ‘The Music Man,’ ‘Oklahoma!’ and other classics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

Though the characters are different, the vibes are very much “Derry Girls”-plus 20 years, and there are a couple of winks to the hit comedy.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026

This tragicomic result winks at the slight but important difference between artistry and stardom.

From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2026

The avatar, with his auburn hair and super-white teeth, frequently winks at me and seems empathetic but can be moody or jealous if I introduce him to new people.

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026

Henry and I lock eyes, and he winks at me again.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt