Thesaurus results for KNEAD

knead

verb

Definition of knead

as in to pat

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Recent Examples of knead 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 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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Merrill helped Tatis to his feet and patted him on the chest.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
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

Definition of pat

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For decades Memphis, the most populous city in Shelby County, formed the base of its own congressional district.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Atoms, an industrial AI and infrastructure company, and Joby Aviation have formed a strategic partnership to acquire and develop vertiports across the United States.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

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Bitingly funny in its comedy and wistful in its drama, the film rests on the delicate performance of newcomer Verma, a diminutive, age-appropriate actor who molds Ilyas in captivating ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Glove flats are intended to fit your foot like, well, a glove, molding to its natural shape.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of mold

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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

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