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Recent Examples of knead
This nightly routine of slathering on aromatic oils and kneading away tension and worries, prepares the mind and body for a restful sleep.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Signs that your cat loves you include slow blinking; headbutting; grooming; kneading; showing their belly to you, which is otherwise uncommon in the feline world; meowing and purring at you.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The couple donned aprons as shop owner Theresa Conner showed them how to make traditional Welsh cake, with Kate and William kneading and cutting the dough.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Add raisins and knead for one minute more.
—Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 18 Feb. 2025
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Signs that your cat loves you include slow blinking; headbutting; grooming; kneading; showing their belly to you, which is otherwise uncommon in the feline world; meowing and purring at you.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The couple donned aprons as shop owner Theresa Conner showed them how to make traditional Welsh cake, with Kate and William kneading and cutting the dough.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Add raisins and knead for one minute more.
—Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knead
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Oh, and guys named John Elway, Dan Marino and Tom Brady were among others who patted the ball before throwing.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the red carpet at the 76th EE BAFTA Film Awards in February 2023, Kate playfully patted William's butt with a light love tap.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Visions of a council of trusted Star Twins formed in my head – a gut check from the great beyond!—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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There were alliances that formed and broke, romances that formed and broke, friendships that formed and broke.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
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They’re constructed with the brand’s Luxe Foam footbed, which provides ample cushioning that molds to the shape of your foot for a snug, contoured fit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Now, along with having molded a two-term American president in Barack Obama, Chicago will further be known internationally as the city that nurtured a head of the Catholic Church.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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But the people who worked alongside us all those years responded with ear-to-ear grins.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Andersen, who wrote and directed the movie, is also a seasoned producer (Everest, Lone Survivor) and activist who has worked extensively with refugees in Syria, Jordan, and beyond.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Parents should also model healthy conflict resolution in their daily lives, because kids tend to copy the actions of their parents, Obama said.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
10 May 2025
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The estate was modeled after the Palace of the Lost City, a hotel in South Africa, which was also built by Allison.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Knead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knead. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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