kneading

present participle of knead

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneading
Verb
  • Bell shared photos on her Instagram Stories of the comedian joining her backstage, patting powder onto her cheeks.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The two critics congratulated him, patting him amiably.
    Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • After 16 years working with world's largest brands and acts, Stirling is now a creative director with Tvg Hospitality.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Or pushing through with friendships that aren’t really working anymore, and maybe never did.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Kneading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneading. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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