kidneys

noun

plural of kidney
as in kinds
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates

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Recent Examples of kidneys In late June, Bohn got an amazing gift from Clyden – one of her kidneys. — Joe Donlon, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Most drugs that can harm the kidneys do so in a few common ways. — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 So, what was once a pretty harsh ride that tended to skip sideways in bumpy corners, bludgeon yours and your passenger’s spine and kidneys, and remind you what terror and despair really are, is now gone. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 The first expansion wave is dominated by immune cells, but also includes select cells in the lungs, kidneys, and other organs whose properties have changed as a result of stress or inflammation. — Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Medications to control blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar are also commonly used to slow disease progression while also protecting the heart and kidneys. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Recent studies highlight their efficacy in protecting kidneys, treating sleep apnea, and improving metabolic liver disease. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Some venoms paralyze respiratory muscles, while others destroy tissue, disrupt blood clotting, damage kidneys, or trigger cardiovascular collapse. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 When his kidneys began failing, a fan who’d followed his work on the show came forward as a donor. — Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
  1. kinds
  2. types
  3. stripes
  4. genres
  5. sorts
  6. varieties
Noun
  • Invasive species of all kinds are already costing the global economy more than $423 billion annually.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Put another way, the Chinese people are conducting what is a passionate love affair with American goods of all kinds.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of kinds
Noun
  • Dirty ore yields cleaner results The researchers tested three different types of iron ore and found that Direct Reduced Grade Taconite, one of the most commonly available grades in Minnesota, performed best.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, last winter, a CBS News New York Investigation found that inspectors find about 60-70 cases per year of NYCHA tenants committing various types of housing fraud, including illegally subleasing their homes.
    — Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • As her work developed in the ’70s and ’80s, Heilmann began transforming personal references like music, waves, California highways, and other symbols into more simple visual forms like circles, squares, and stripes.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This sweater has thin stripes and a contrast trim at the collar, cuffs, hem, and patch pocket.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripes
Noun
  • The duo frequently attend concerts of all genres, and said Train put on a great show.
    — Joseph Hernandez August 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Thanks to his versatility as a drummer, Barker has also appeared on numerous other musical projects spanning genres including country, hip-hop, and pop.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of genres
Noun
  • Bots, however, do not mind having to carry out dozens or hundreds of individual transactions—meaning that information and data of all sorts can now be sold piecemeal, often for pennies, to thousands or millions of AI agents holding stablecoins.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His Cedar Island Drive house is on a corner lot of sorts, which throws a bow right at I-285.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of sorts
Noun
  • For branching varieties, the stem should be cut back to the nearest bud or branch.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Shuenemeyer regularly chats with other arborists from Maine to Washington, looking to identify and catalog historic varieties of apples.
    — Kevin Strong, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of varieties

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