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Recent Examples of knead
Turn out onto a work surface and lightly knead until no dry spots remain (be careful not to overwork).
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Andy Baraghani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
The little eye massager genuinely feels like a pair of experienced, soft, firm, warm hands and thumbs nudging, kneading and putting pressure on the exact right places on my temples and eyes.
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Joe Salas
april 18,
New Atlas,
18 Apr. 2026
Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then knead and fold the mochi with a silicone spatula.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
On a floured surface, lightly knead dough with floured hands for 30 seconds or until nearly smooth.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Andy Baraghani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
The little eye massager genuinely feels like a pair of experienced, soft, firm, warm hands and thumbs nudging, kneading and putting pressure on the exact right places on my temples and eyes.
—
Joe Salas
april 18,
New Atlas,
18 Apr. 2026
Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then knead and fold the mochi with a silicone spatula.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
On a floured surface, lightly knead dough with floured hands for 30 seconds or until nearly smooth.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knead
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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One of his lawyers, Benjamin Zeman, patted the director's back.
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Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests.
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Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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Some are molded into corn on the cob, celery and rhubarb shapes.
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That means items that frequently get wet, like hedge clippers, gardening gloves, and water toys, won’t mold and mildew when they’re put away.
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She has also been spotted working as a substitute anchor for various personnel, particularly on weekends.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The team was stuck; data was outdated, testing capabilities were limited, and without the ability to model ingredient interactions, every decision defaulted to instinct over evidence.
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In 2019, John joined his siblings to model for a Rag & Bone campaign.
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“Knead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knead. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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