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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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Some of it is just an extreme version of your grandmother who used to futilely pat the bottom of her chin to fix that waddle.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
In police body camera footage, which Feder shared with WCCO, Feder gets out with his hands up and an officer pats him down.

— Ashley Grams, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Definition of pat

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The upper is made with waterproof, lightweight, and flexible GORE-TEX, and the interior midsole is molded to fit the foot and provide a bouncy feel.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
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

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The latest in Houston Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving to work with three other construction crew members when unmarked vehicles carrying federal agents began following his van, his family said.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The men who wrote the Constitution distrusted parties, but also created and worked within them.

— Andy Craig, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

Definition of work

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Without someone to introduce the work, answer questions, or model what a career in the field looks like, the specialty fades into the background.

— Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026
The Vampire Diaries actor, 43, and model Natalie Kuckenburg, 26, wed in an intimate civil ceremony on an undisclosed date.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 13 July 2026

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