knees 1 of 2

plural of knee

knees

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of knee

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knees
Noun
Strengthening the muscles in your legs and around your knees can help reduce knee pain. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026 Durant bumped knees with a teammate during Wednesday’s practice in Houston and couldn’t move his knee well during pregame testing, Udoka said. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026 Lower both knees until the back knee is close to the floor. Jim Diehl Cscs, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knees
Noun
  • In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Ten members of the pool raised their hands with three admitting to having some knowledge of King.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Developed by Robbins specifically for Pompeo, Chicks follows Chickie (Pompeo) and Doreen, two estranged half-sisters who are both struggling to get by when their wise guy dad unexpectedly kicks the bucket.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 June 2026
  • This ambrosial cocktail starts with the classic elements of a mimosa—orange juice and sparkling wine—but kicks the party up a notch with a splash each of gin and Lillet Blanc.
    Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • The warning that exuberant investors might not be quite rational sent temporary shivers through global stock markets.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Did join Kylian Mbappe and Ferenc Puskas as one of only three players to score a European Cup knockout-phase brace against Barcelona at Camp Nou, which bumps him up the list a bit.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
  • The department bumps the call to a higher-priority response (Priority 1) due to the potential for violence.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • Head to any tennis court to try to get some swings in and one’s sure to see plenty of people playing pickleball, a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis that sees players swing small paddles on a short court.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Continue reading … OUT OF LEFT FIELD — Tom Hanks jokingly jabs MS NOW while speaking with reporter live on the network.
    , FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
  • But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In Los Angeles, Wakasa said, a DSA mayor would be expected to build more public transit, strengthen protections for renters, fight for workers’ rights, raise the minimum wage and defend local immigrants from the federal government.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • What specifically might these legal rights and protections look like?
    Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The game’s appeal also taps into something much older than any trend.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • The appeal also taps into something more universal.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

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“Knees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knees. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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