Synonyms for

Blinks

Verb / blɪŋks / Another word for blinks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to open and close the eyes quickly

Synonyms & similar words

twinkle blinkaway blink nictate waterchickweed blinking flash winking montialamprosperma blinkingchickweed wink nictitation nictitate nictation winkle eyeblink wink flutter flicker twinkle shimmer sparkle flash glint glimmer flap bat nictitate nictate squint peer glance gaze stare look observe

Example sentences

  1. The boy blinks when he sees something unexpected.
  2. She blinks rapidly to clear her vision.
  3. The cat blinks lazily in the sun.
  4. He blinks in surprise at the sudden noise.
  5. The fireflies blink in the dark night.

Quotes

  • A wise man always blinks when he lies.
  • A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.
  • The eye blinks involuntarily, a muscle surviving through millennia of evolution.

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