kneads

present tense third-person singular of knead

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneads
Verb
  • Each function compares itself to that function at other companies of similar scale and the functional leader pats themselves on the back for being ahead or at least not behind.
    Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Mama pats Rafa’s head then ruffles his hair.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • The startup takes existing waste such as rice husks, turns them into further mush and then molds them into things like forks and spoons.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The heat of your hands molds it into shape, and a quick rinse with cold soapy water resets it.
    Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Louis-Gabriel Nouchi adds that organizing well in advance allows the team to work on a lighter schedule this week, a far cry from the fashion stereotype that everyone works around the clock in the days leading up to a show.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 23 June 2026
  • Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Your 11th House of Friends tilts against routines as the instinctive Moon forms a quincunx to passionate Mars in your 6th House of Work.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2026
  • Dwarf golden sweet flag forms a mat of golden-green foliage over time and is semi-evergreen.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The service quotes, handles objections, books the visit, and chases the estimates that never closed.
    Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • This week, The Denver Post will take an in-depth, position-by-position look at where the Avs stand, and what the near-term future looks like as this core group of players chases an elusive second championship.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
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“Kneads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneads. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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