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
Before getting down on one knee, Salem gives Odevilas a hug and asks her to turn around. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Single-Leg Balance Standing on one leg strengthens the muscles around your knee while improving balance and stability. — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 29 July 2026 Ramsey was spotted walking around campus without any sort of brace or wrap on his knee. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Beer’s post announcing the engagement features several photos of the couple, including one of Herbert down on one knee and another of him carrying his smiling bride-to-be over his shoulder with her ring on display. — Los Angeles Times, 28 July 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
  • Criticism from the political left was, predictably, swift and intense.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • And as November approaches, more contours of the Democratic platform on what to do about it are taking shape, staking out a position that borrows from both the left and the right.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 21 July 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
  • What to know Hoisington’s top issues include public education, workers’ rights and healthcare.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Red pandas Ruby, right and Raj, left at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
Definition of right
Verb
  • Cope tried to make the save, but Claudio released the hold and bumped Cage to the outside.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • And for everyone in the F1 paddock, there is now additional clarity on plans for the second half of the season heading into the summer break, while bumping the calendar back up to a provisional 23 races.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 July 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
  • As the midterm elections kick into gear after Labor Day, Americans’ social feeds will be flooded with political videos.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
  • The person continues to follow the sea lion, kicking at it, as the animal attempts to get away.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 July 2026
Definition of kick
Noun
  • These pictures, taken over the weekend, show the evacuation operation in full swing in the French city of Bordeaux.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • That electric swing, and catalytic moment, buys him a level of grace with a fan base, and franchise, that few athletes ever enjoy.
    — Mac Engel July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Definition of swing
Verb
  • Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu jabbed back against the prevailing narrative yesterday, saying she was never invited to participate in the WNBA’s 3-point contest this weekend.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Michigan Dem hopeful Abdul El-Sayed jabs CNN giving him 'non-consensual colonoscopy' in recent interviews.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of jab

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