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Recent Examples of knee
Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Finland was led by captain Aleksander Barkov, who missed the entirety of the Florida Panthers’ season because of a major knee injury suffered 20 minutes into his first practice of training camp.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Ruca hit a running knee for a kickout at two.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In that case Robbie’s bermuda shorts are an ideal solution — the hem falls at the knee, offering you just-right coverage for sunny days without showing any thigh.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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Noun
The player who was hit by the cart immediately grabbed his thigh and knee area while squirming in pain on the ground.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Finland was led by captain Aleksander Barkov, who missed the entirety of the Florida Panthers’ season because of a major knee injury suffered 20 minutes into his first practice of training camp.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Ruca hit a running knee for a kickout at two.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In that case Robbie’s bermuda shorts are an ideal solution — the hem falls at the knee, offering you just-right coverage for sunny days without showing any thigh.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knee
Noun
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Raftery followed Born’s single with a double off the fence in left to extend the lead to 3-0.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Look out for the red light of the supergiant star Antares glowing close to the lower left of the moon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Mary might have nothing to do with all that, but Caroline does not see it that way, and the pair continue to butt heads until later in the season.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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The raging immovable object will butt up against the cool, collected irresistible force.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Swierc and the American Civil Liberties Union sued Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns last September in federal court, claiming her firing was a violation of her First Amendment rights.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Private feelings bump into plans as compassionate Venus moves through your 12th House of Solitude and squares structured Saturn in your 9th House of Higher Learning.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The sequence started in the first quarter when Wembanyama bumped into Holmgren, adding another physical chapter to the growing battle between the two young stars.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The main roundhouse that houses the knockout collection of American railroading treasures remains untouched, but parts of the property facing the Pigtown neighborhood are being completely reimagined.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2026
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With his roundhouse kicks, tough-guy one-liners and a formidable moral compass, Chuck Norris delivered kick-ass heroes for years on screens large and small, cementing himself in pop culture back in the 1980s.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Etienne is going to need to battle to retain the punt and kick returner jobs this season.—
Mike Kaye
June 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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When Jamie tried to stop him, his stepdad kicked him in the stomach, threw him against a wall, beat him with a belt, etc.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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While camps like The Music Company’s are soon to be in full swing, the PB Arts Center is working towards fundraising goals to make the space fully usable, indoors and out.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned utility player Hyeseong Kim to triple-A Oklahoma City, giving him regular at-bats in a low-pressure environment to work on his swing.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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And now, 44 years on, new generations of Villa fans could also cherish the moment when Buendia’s cross was jabbed in from close range by Morgan Rogers for the third, ensuring every Brummie in Istanbul could relax and soak in the game’s final 30 minutes.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The president has kept up his criticism of Leo, jabbing the pope in a May 4 interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on the eve of Rubio’s visit.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Knee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knee. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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