winked at

Example Sentences

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As a teenager, Cody noticed a girl named Rebecca during study hall and, according to Davis, winked at her from across the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It was a weird non-sequitur that winked at their age and reminded us of why these old guys are still two of the best reasons to watch TV, and how well-matched they are with Gomez.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024

The stadium serenaded his return, he nodded and winked at his team-mates while warming up, the fans roared as his name was read out.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2023

And while she winked at the history-making potential of her candidacy — “I will simply say this: May the best woman win” — she was quick to distance herself from “identity politics.”

From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2023

I looked at Papi, who winked at me and smiled.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago