Thesaurus results for KNEAD

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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After unmolding, gently pat more cherry cookie crumbs on top.

— Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
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

Definition of pat

Verb

There will be a line forming early, which is typical for popular music acts.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The lupines have reappeared within the last 15 years, migrating from Oregon and forming new packs, largely clustered in the northeastern portion of California.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of form

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More than that, Kreisel writes, some viewed it as a tool to mold spirituality back home into a form that would not conflict with modern science.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 July 2026
Pulitzer-Prize finalist Daniel Mason molds his new novel around Miles Krzelewski, married to a Stanford academic superstar, twelve years tardy on his dissertation.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 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

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