kneading

verb

present participle of knead
as in patting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneading
  1. patting
  2. molding
  3. forming
  4. working
  5. fashioning
Verb
  • The one-sided conversation ended with Hocevar patting Wallace on the shoulder — defusing the tension while offering little remorse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • If raw red onion is too strong for you, let the slices soak in ice water for 15 to 30 minutes before draining, patting dry, and adding to the salad.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Definition of patting
Verb
  • At the center of the room, a hatmaker lowers black felt over the hot shaping device and begins molding the crown with his hands.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • New Spots White, gray, red, blue, or green spots indicate that your food is molding.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Definition of molding
Verb
  • My boss holds the pamphlet far away from the rest of her body—her index finger and thumb suddenly forming a sharp pincer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
  • The document forming the company was signed by Randy Brown and Yoni Gontownik.
    — Brian Slodysko, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of forming
Verb
  • For the lifelong dancer, working with choreographer Kenny Ortega was a dream come true.
    — Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Dolce & Gabbana obviously got there first and have been working with the soccer celebrity for some years now.
    — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of working
Verb
  • Isha has been fashioning herself as an industry power broker, this season shining attention on both these designers.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 July 2026
  • On two occasions, a Spanish player remained on the floor after being strongly dispossessed, with Uruguay fashioning chances for Nunez, reintroduced to the starting line-up as Bielsa’s only change after the Cape Verde draw.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of fashioning
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