knapped

past tense of knap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knapped
Verb
  • But for other press outlets — ones that, like Stuckmann, carved out an identity in the digital space and that regularly cover horror — more actively praised the effort.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The seven pillars of society—wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth—aren’t just words carved into sacred walls.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Working on these inward-looking songs has allowed Teasdale and Chambers to feel less hemmed in by their origin story, one that was drawn early on by the press and then chiseled in stone.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Vincent Kompany and his staff have chiselled a perfect role for him, with Diaz contributing not only on an individual basis, but in a way that really accentuates Bayern’s other attacking virtues.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • My hair was softly curled, and my face was expertly sculpted with a breathable base that still allowed my skin to shine through.
    Brianna J. Heath, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones also deliver excellent bass response with clear and crisp highs; however, the highs aren't quite as transparent as those of the AirPods, and the audio feels more sculpted, with the mid frequencies pulled back slightly.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The two bills that emerged, Senate Bill 840 and Assembly Bill 1207, hewed closer to Newsom’s vision.
    Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The color palette hewed towards various shades of browns giving the clothes a touch of a retro feel.
    Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Overall, the inflation data likely add fuel to expectations that the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point at its policy meeting later this month - its second consecutive cut.
    NPR, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Superstar Shohei Ohtani launched a two-run shot to cut the lead down to 11-4, but the momentum still appeared to be on the Blue Jays' side in a raucous Rogers Centre.
    Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Knapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knapped. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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