Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneeing
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On the final drive, Lamb appeared to haul in a deep post route before kicking it out of his hands.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025 -
The changes included discontinuing the practice of kicking students out of magnets for poor attendance, grades or behavior; instituting diversity targets for magnet programs and schools; and expanding some programs and ending or consolidating others.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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After previously bumping the $150 bonus offer up to $200, DraftKings Sportsbook is upping the ante even more this week by offering an instant $300 bonus offer alongside the discount of over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to documents made public by the Moscow Police Department in Idaho, Kohberger already has a track record of bumping heads with his fellow inmates.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Sanders was engaged with Davidson for a few yards, pushing and shoving each other.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Julia hears someone coming, and Ellen begs Brian to meet her at the festival in Inverness before shoving him into the woods.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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But for now, the star is a huge piece of the Yankees' roster that's pushing for an American League East title and potentially a World Series championship.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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But these adaptations may not be enough, as climate change and prolonged drought are pushing animals’ limits.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gunn starts jabbing his fingers into Corenswet’s chest.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Just jabbing people in the eye with a stick for the pleasure of it.—
Elizabeth Kaye Cook
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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Gavras, working from a script he co-wrote with Pulitzer-finalist playwright Will Arbery, seems to be poking fun at the vacuous postures of the oligarch class, just as Ruben Östlund and many other filmmakers have in recent years.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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New Bayern Munich signing Luis Díaz strolled down the left flank before cutting inside and poking a cross along the six-yard line.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ralf Rangnick's men are jostling with Bosnia & Herzegovina for early dominion in Group H and travel to face the Dragons on Tuesday in a crucial clash.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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Make sure to spend some time in Sussex, home to the glorious South Downs, as well as a raft of new vineyards producing sparkling wine that’s jostling for attention alongside champagne, like Rathfinny and Nyetimber.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While clean deodorant has become one of the most popular products in body care with a slew of heritage brands tapping in, Covello said the brand received a lot of pushback in the early days.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Teams are tapping into AI not just to move faster, but to go deeper — delivering the very best creative thinking, immersive storytelling, and future-forward design.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Kneeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneeing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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