Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneads
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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
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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
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To make them, Espiricueta renders leftover brisket fat in the oven overnight, strains the liquid, steeps it with shallots, garlic, and herbs, and molds the mixture into votives.—
Patricia Kaowthumrong,
Denver Post,
2 Dec. 2025
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That’s not how the numbering system works.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The six-minute quasi-title track works as a centerpiece, its compressed qanun (a stringed Middle Eastern instrument, played here by the acclaimed Syrian musician Maya Youssef) looping in the background as electronic pulses, foreboding pianos, and disembodied voices swirl around the mix.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store who forms an unlikely bond with a homeless elderly woman who shelters there each night.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Just as sunlight chases away shadows, financial transparency dispels anxiety.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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While much of the startup world chases disruption, the real opportunity may lie in something less flashy—designing AI to support the people who keep our communities running.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Kneads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneads. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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