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kneads

verb

present tense third-person singular of knead
as in pats

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  1. pats
  2. molds
  3. works
  4. forms
  5. chases
Verb
  • As another period begins, Achord pats Melton on the head and Melton pats his coach on the back.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Taken from their backside, the pair is seen carrying golf clubs as the former NSYNC star pats his son on the head.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pats
Verb
  • An omakase meal at Morihiro taught me that the rice is actually the most important part of any sushi experience, and no one molds it with it as much panache as chef Morihiro Onodera.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of molds
Verb
  • The company pointed out that there is a natural learning curve and that the tech usually works for most people without issue.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In the end, choosing a wedding dress bustle comes down to what works best for the bride and their dress.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of works
Verb
  • Small part, big role SPY-6 forms the backbone of the Navy’s modern shipboard radar architecture.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
  • What starts as a quick payday turns into something deeper, as Lali forms an unexpected bond with Rosario and her community.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of forms
Verb
  • The Sköll is named after the giant wolf who relentlessly chases the sun across the sky in Norse mythology.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In Norse mythology, Sköll is the name of a giant wolf that chases the sun across the sky.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of chases
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“Kneads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneads. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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