knead

verb

Definition of kneadnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knead
  1. pat
  2. form
  3. mold
  4. work
  5. model
Verb
  • 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
Definition of pat
Verb
  • There's often a line forming at Tony's even before opening, with waits for a table typically lasting at least an hour.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Here were the observations form the first practice in Oxnard.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of form
Verb
  • As the air is extracted, the coffee grounds transition from a loose, flowing state into a rigid mass that molds itself around the object’s shape.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • Jumping back to today, or last year, the Engine A employs a single-piece molded upper along with an ERS midsole with cutouts that reveal a core of SuperFloat foam within.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of mold
Verb
  • Kiggans is a former Navy helicopter pilot who also worked as a geriatric nurse.
    — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Trump is in Las Vegas on Wednesday to highlight tax cuts for working families.
    — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of work
Verb
  • One of the best ways to teach kids how to have healthy relationships is to model them, Seewald said.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Strong management, where leaders model values and managers embed them, is crucial for translating policies into a positive daily experience.
    — David Morel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of model

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