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knead

verb

Definition of knead

as in to pat

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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). — 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 See All Example Sentences for knead

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When an excitable teenager cut in front of my dad, Frankenstein — without saying a word — gestured for the kid to be patient and wait, patted my dad on the back and posed for a picture.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Morgan agreed to step out of his sedan, stood in front of a patrol vehicle and allowed officers to pat him down, the recordings showed.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

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Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, Brooks kept his cool long enough for a circle to form around them.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2026
That’s why Lee has visions of Reid joining forces with Coby White, the new leader of the Hornets’ offense, to form a bond that fosters a relationship on and off the court.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

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Early cultural exchanges played a key role in molding Sino-Indian relations, particularly the spread of Buddhism from India to China.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
The four women have returned to the system that helped mold them under a new name, performing music that system might never have written on its own had they not reached out for greater control.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of mold

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Small businesses are now deploying AI to model cross-border risks, driving a sector-wide move from passive reaction to active ‘just-in-case’ resilience.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Prince also brought his own clothes for Jess to model during a fashion montage in the episode.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

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