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Recent Examples of knead
The official tasting notes describe aromas and flavors like honeyed bread, wheat crust, clove, and freshly kneaded dough on the nose and palate.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Once solid, remove butter from the whisk, knead it briefly (working quickly to prevent melting), then wash it in the ice bath until any excess liquid from the butter is removed.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Gently knead together any scraps, being careful not to overwork the dough.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Food processors chop your vegetables, knead your dough, grate your cheese and complete a variety of other jobs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Once solid, remove butter from the whisk, knead it briefly (working quickly to prevent melting), then wash it in the ice bath until any excess liquid from the butter is removed.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Gently knead together any scraps, being careful not to overwork the dough.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Food processors chop your vegetables, knead your dough, grate your cheese and complete a variety of other jobs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knead
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Taken together, the answers provided a sort of battle-damage assessment of the current moment, the kind undertaken while everyone is still patting themselves to figure out which parts survived the explosion intact.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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That’s cute, today’s masters of the universe will chuckle while patting your head.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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On he west side of 35W, agents formed a line along the Lake Street corridor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Started from seed, this type of sedum is a vigorous grower, forming a tidy mound with strong, flop-free stems.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Director Luke Sheppard and his creative team are tasked with molding the show into shape by the end of the month.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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It's said to have been molded using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to improve wind protection and stability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company was also working with Transport for London on a double-decker electric bus, but the agency has yet to place an order.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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On Friday night the Supreme Court granted the request to block full SNAP payments as the case works its way through the courts.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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But by practicing moderation, parents can model smart technology habits for their kids.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Knead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knead. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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