wink at
Example Sentences
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She also joined Madix in a meta ad for Sonic in which the two sip the fast-food chain’s new “Refreshers” and wink at their shared experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Think “overdraft-protection polenta” or a “cheap chorizo tostada” — meals that somehow still felt cheffy, like a little wink at your former foodie ambitions.
From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025
His rendition of Fly Me To the Moon impressed the judges, as did his boyish charm - he showed a cheeky streak when he flashed a mid-song wink at Girls Aloud star Cheryl.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024
The actors don’t so much address theatergoers directly as wink at them in ironic asides.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024
Then I see JB wink at Miss Sweet Tea after he hits a stupid free throw.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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