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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
Lead impairs cognition and cadmium harms the kidneys.
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Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
His mother, Katie Belser, said he was first diagnosed at just 4 years old with a tumor near his kidneys.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Livers and kidneys are the most common living donor organ transplant procedures, though living people can also donate tissues like skin and bone marrow, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Then it was taken to Elias' operating room and placed alongside his existing kidneys in a four-hour procedure.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Amyloidosis is a rare but serious condition caused by abnormal protein deposits that can damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and nervous system.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
If left untreated, the condition can worsen over time, in some cases causing damage to the lungs, kidneys and other organs, according to medical experts.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Overconsumption of protein can be hard on the kidneys, especially for someone with preexisting kidney problems.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
His mother, Katie Belser, said he was first diagnosed at just 4 years old with a tumor near his kidneys.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Livers and kidneys are the most common living donor organ transplant procedures, though living people can also donate tissues like skin and bone marrow, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Then it was taken to Elias' operating room and placed alongside his existing kidneys in a four-hour procedure.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Amyloidosis is a rare but serious condition caused by abnormal protein deposits that can damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and nervous system.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
If left untreated, the condition can worsen over time, in some cases causing damage to the lungs, kidneys and other organs, according to medical experts.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Overconsumption of protein can be hard on the kidneys, especially for someone with preexisting kidney problems.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidneys
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But as concerns over the health effects of excessive screen time have risen, so, too, has pushback in schools toward screens of all kinds.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Forest also look set for safety, but have nasty fixtures left against Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth, who are all chasing European qualification of various kinds.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The change dropped recommendations that all babies should be protected against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, RSV, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the advisory side, Formation is looking to lend its expertise across multiple types of work—pre-transaction consulting, M&A execution, long-term portfolio strategy—primarily at the intersection of financial and sporting decisions.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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She was last described as wearing a white jumper with red stripes.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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Leaning into summery stripes and the brand’s ever-trendy pastel color palette makes sense for Trader Joe’s, so maybe customers’ dreams really will come true.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 39-year-old songwriter, who’s also a musician and producer, has collaborated with some of the top artists in music, crossing and reinventing genres with ease.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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His music has spanned genres and mediums, with the composer filling various roles, but its through line is its sense of the uncanny and Lopatin’s understanding of how warping sonic textures can tap into surreality.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Twenty years later, watching the premier of The Devil Wears Prada 2 with her teen kids and the rest of the returning production staff and cast felt like a reunion of sorts to the author.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Plus, and perhaps most important of all, trading for White provided the 26-year-old with a sneak peek of sorts, yielding behind-the-scenes access that simply isn’t possible during free agency visits.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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With over 2,000 varieties, sedge plants provide various color choices.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Napa cabbage is more tender and milder than other cabbage varieties.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Kidneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidneys. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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