knead

verb

Definition of kneadnext
as in to pat

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Recent Examples of knead The scalp massage heads provide a kneading effect that soothes the scalp, and the facial cleansing heads provide glowing skin. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 This was underlined by a photo of Kate kneading dough wearing her engagement ring, the one with a huge sapphire in the middle. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026 Any extra dough trim can be pressed or kneaded together just a couple of times, if necessary, to keep the dough tender, before re-cutting. — Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 19 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 See All Example Sentences for knead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knead
  1. pat
  2. form
  3. mold
  4. work
  5. model
Verb
  • Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
  • One of his lawyers, Benjamin Zeman, patted the director's back.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of pat
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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.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of form
Verb
  • Some are molded into corn on the cob, celery and rhubarb shapes.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of mold
Verb
  • The detective is accused of falsifying hours while working an off-duty security detail at a Target store.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • In the episode, Monsignor Sarno — who spent 40 years working with the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints — said canonization is meant to highlight an individual’s life path as an example for conscience in their specific circumstance.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Definition of work
Verb
  • Politicians and podcasters model an ethos of resentment, dominance, and 15-minute fame for today’s young men.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • To break this cycle, leaders must deliberately model healthy boundaries.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of model

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