kidney

noun

ˈkid-nē How to pronounce kidney (audio)
Definition of kidneynext
as in type
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 kidney She was hospitalized with kidney and autoimmune issues a few days earlier. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026 Many caloric or sugar-sweetened beverages don’t offer healthy benefits and can lead to weight gain, which can stress your kidneys and speed up kidney disease progression. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 She had been admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Friday morning with kidney and autoimmune issues, per TMZ. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 The study found that men who’ve received a type 2 diabetes diagnosis may face a greater risk than women of heart, kidney, and blood pressure problems. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kidney
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  1. kind
  2. stripe
  3. sort
  4. genre
  5. breed
  6. variety
Noun
  • John Ratcliffe’s surprise talks with Russian officials were the first of their kind since his predecessor visited in late 2021, also to deliver a warning — to not attack Ukraine.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The United States and India finalized a consequential trade deal in February, the first of its kind between the two countries, which promises to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • For years, Cole was mystified by a small, beanlike object with stripes which lurked in the background of certain drawings.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 2000s look typically paired these bright palettes with bold prints like polka dots, stripes, and paisleys.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • Sorry to sit on the fence but both of them… There was little to like about a stale, out-of-sorts Manchester United facing a side with not a single fearsome attacker.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • No matter your hurry, overloading your washing machine will produce a headache of a different sort (and might even cost you more money).
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • The project uses horror and darkly comic genre elements to approach the psychological pressures of motherhood, extending Urban’s interest in personal experience as a route into broader social and political terrain.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The [same goes for] Prisoner and Sweetpea, which does this in a very genre way.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of genre
Noun
  • But in Zelensky’s office on Tuesday, an American sports hero was handing him an American dog breed.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Just in time for National Dog Day, Rover analyzed millions of dog breeds submitted by pet owners nationwide to find both popular breeds and fastest-rising favorites.
    — Liz Gray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of breed
Noun
  • Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of variety

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