blinking
Definitions
Noun
- A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Verb
- Briefly shut the eyes
- Force to go away by blinking
- Gleam or glow intermittently
Fragment
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Consonant Match
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "blinking".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "blinking".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | binding | 2 | 20 |
| 2 | liking | 2 | 11 |
| 3 | winking | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | linking | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | sinking | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | blinding | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | lining | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | banking | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | plinking | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | licking | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | inkling | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | balking | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | blanking | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | biking | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | linings | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | brining | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | binning | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | bilking | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | bicking | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | blanketing | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "blinking" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "blinking" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "blinking" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | allowed | 2 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "blinking".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | blanking | 2 | 0 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 4
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 60
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Drew Scanlon, known as the 'Blinking Guy' meme, channels his fame for a good cause
Sep 27, 2025 NBC News
Sep 27, 2025 NBC News
Give the Gift of Safety to Your Valentine with PDW’s New “Blinking of You” Tail Light
Feb 6, 2026 Bikerumor
Feb 6, 2026 Bikerumor
Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump saying he's 'blinking' not sleeping during meetings
Jan 8, 2026 Mashable
Jan 8, 2026 Mashable
Blinking less could signal the brain is working harder to listen, Concordia study shows
Dec 9, 2025 EurekAlert!
Dec 9, 2025 EurekAlert!

