winked at

Example Sentences

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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

“And I winked at her. I was like, ‘I have to teach you that.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2023

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

I’m just feeling it, feeling baffled, dismayed, leveled with, winked at.

From New York Times • May 4, 2023

He smiled through his reddish brown mustache and though I had too much dirt and blood in my eyes to see sharply, I thought for a slight moment he winked at me.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri