Literal Meaning:
* She gave him a playful wink as she walked away.
* The pirate winked at the girl, signaling his approval.
Figurative Meaning:
* The author winked at the reader with a clever pun in the dialogue.
* The advertisement winked at its target audience with a suggestive image.
* The sunset winked out of sight behind the horizon.
Other Examples:
* He winked at me, but I pretended not to notice.
* The streetlight winked on and off in the wind.
* She winked at him with a knowing smile.
The specific use of "winking" will depend on the context and the intended meaning.