knee 1 of 2

noun

Definition of kneenext
as in left

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knee

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verb

as in to butt

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Recent Examples of knee
Noun
Drafted in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Eagles, Hardy sustained a debilitating knee injury soon after joining the team. — Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Sneed continues to work his way back from a knee injury, a recurring issue that started with his first stay in Kansas City. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 During his imprisonment, Gao has suffered from several health issues, including respiratory challenges, and knee and back problems. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026 New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III was carted off the field after appearing to suffer a serious right knee injury. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knee
  1. left
  2. butt
  3. right
  4. bump
  5. roundhouse
  6. kick
  7. swing
  8. jab
Noun
  • The junior right-hander can be rolling to his left, then plant, turn and fire a pass, with his long, skinny arm, 60 yards downfield and right on the money.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Espart played the full 90 minutes in Sunday’s first game of the season at left-back, putting in an excellent performance.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of left
Verb
  • Levi’s Baggy Dad Jeans were the first pair that were actually loose and didn’t hug my thighs and butt too much.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • Tensions flared as both agencies butted heads over what to do, highlighting an international relationship that hasn’t always fostered peaceful cooperation in space.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Definition of butt
Noun
  • Your story shows the importance of seeking partial custody or visitation rights as part of a divorce settlement.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The platform has also secured exclusive SVOD rights across the CEE territory, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Iceland, Cyprus, the Baltics, the CIS, Malta, Israel and Ukraine.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of right
Verb
  • Fire Stick competitor Roku bumped the prices of its Roku Ultra streaming device $50, from $100 to $150.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026
  • When Allie and Owen decide to bump their rumpy-pumpy to next year, in order to get to know each other better, there is a relief in their compliance, like exhausted toddlers who have stopped fighting bedtime.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bump
Noun
  • McGregor’s first fight in five years lasted only 1 minute, 9 seconds because of a knee injury sustained while attempting an opening roundhouse kick on Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • In the 2000s, the museum began converting a historic roundhouse that was once used as a horse stable into its current incarnation as an event and exhibition space.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Definition of roundhouse
Verb
  • Foot Locker’s Crenshaw Rec store in Los Angeles officially opened its doors Saturday and kicked things off with a bang.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Joey Slye kicked four field goals, including a long of 55 yards, as the Titans (2-0) gave Saleh a win in his preseason home debut.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of kick
Noun
  • On top of being demoted out of the pole position for the swing tackle spot, Ford endured an ugly combination of plays in the first quarter.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In any case, the welterweight division appears to be back in full swing.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of swing
Verb
  • Workers have been increasingly jabbed while on the job as needle-style medications — more specifically GLP-1s — have risen in popularity.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • To hear Ossoff, a more moderate Democrat in a reddish-purple state, direct a sharp—albeit petty—jab directly at the president thrilled such voters.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of jab

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