as in cutter
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting
be careful in using the knife to split open the cardboard box
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Recent Examples of knife
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
New videos and photos released Friday show the moments leading up to and after Karmelo Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf to death with a knife during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet.
—Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price , Brooke Taylor , Jasmine Baehr , Brie Stimson , Kelsie Cairns , Reagan Schroeder, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
His ability to knife his way into the paint was at the root of his creating quality opportunities for his teammates and finishing with four assists.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Noun
Another handles a chef’s knife.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
New videos and photos released Friday show the moments leading up to and after Karmelo Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf to death with a knife during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet.
—Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price , Brooke Taylor , Jasmine Baehr , Brie Stimson , Kelsie Cairns , Reagan Schroeder, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
The Queens man accused of knifing his wife and two-year-old daughter to death in a double murder-suicide bid stabbed his spouse more than 18 times — then began stabbing himself on a FaceTime call to a panicked nephew, officials said Friday.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
His ability to knife his way into the paint was at the root of his creating quality opportunities for his teammates and finishing with four assists.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knife
Noun
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There's even a label on the cutter button telling you to press down firmly with two fingers.—
M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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One of the hottest hitters on the planet this month, Soto drilled a 1-2 cutter from Nola into the right field stands with ease in the first inning.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Pizza Tascio — a Kansas City-area restaurant chain with seven existing locations — is about to slice its newest spot.—
Jenna Thompson
June 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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After being used only as a second-half substitute against Cape Verde, he was thrown in from the start on Sunday and wasted no time in making his presence felt, repeatedly slicing through the Saudi defense before turning home Mikel Oyarzabal's cross.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The robot’s end effector is equipped with a blade that cuts the stem and places it into a storage basket, without handling (and damaging) the fruit.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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From the designer of the first dishwasher, to wiper blades and safety products, Raj said women, especially women of color, were often written out of history.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
June 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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When a mysterious egg hatches during a mission and the baby imprints on Ken, he's thrust into the role of parenting a newborn Gigantron.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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Because the preliminary Iran deal leaves key details unresolved, further negotiations virtually ensure the agreement remains in flux through the election season — potentially thrusting the talks into the center of the presidential primary campaign.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Messi delivers the dagger Despite thoroughly controlling most of the match, the result was still in doubt late in the second half as Argentina squandered a few opportunities to increase its lead.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Failing to closely examine the word being wielded like a dagger by one’s own white mother is a shame and a disappointment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Federico Valverde's powerful 67th minute free kick from the left is punched away by Al-Owais.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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He was also cuffed inside his Bronx home in 2024 after punching a family member in the face and choking them.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The inventor, Bud Wilcox, wanted to reduce the number of painful finger pricks his grandson faced each day.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 40 minutes passed before help for a size (that technology has already pricked my appetite for) arrived.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knife. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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