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
Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Rice soaked in three Home Depot buckets, and seven knives had dried food stuck to them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 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
His Second Amendment rulings — such as one that struck down California’s longstanding ban on assault weapons, in which Benitez compared the AR-15 rifle to a Swiss Army knife — drew the ire of those seeking to limit gun violence through legislation.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Rice soaked in three Home Depot buckets, and seven knives had dried food stuck to them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 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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Pizza cutter and reheating plate help make enjoying leftovers simple and mess-free.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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With an assist from the Coast Guard cutter Spar, the laker returned to port.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kahan is from the Upper Valley, a quaint and seasonally verdant region encompassing parts of eastern Vermont and western New Hampshire, and sliced through by the Connecticut River—a scenic haven for canoers and for anglers chasing trout.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Machete in hand, Gamaliel Camarena sliced the back of a man who managed to escape by ducking into a donut shop and barring the door.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Avocado pits, peach stones, and other hard fruit cores are far too tough for your disposal’s blades and can cause serious damage.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said police found a folding blade knife, brass knuckles, a hammer and a bowing knife in the home, as well as a large bottle of bleach.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The long-running series is enjoying its latest act on Netflix after previously airing on Fox and USA, tantalizing viewers by thrusting four couples due for a reckoning into an exotic locale overflowing with sultry singles whose only goal is to flirt.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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On the witness stand, Shandelle thrust her head back, demonstrating how Braddy’s hands gripped her throat.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Round Rock put in the dagger in the 70th minute when Carlee Deegan flicked a pass to Hernandez who made a nifty move to get free, then blasted a shot from 14 yards out, middle pitch, to give the Dragons a 3-1 lead.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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As The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor wrote, Mullins’ 35-foot dagger was a singular feat of March Madness.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pair were arguing when the passenger punched the victim in the face, splitting his lip, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Before the game, Sabres fans were in the parking lot taking turns punching a dummy with Hagel’s face taped on it.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Minnesota led by 10 with about four minutes left before Houston used an 8-2 run, with four points from Alperen Sengun, to cut the lead to 132-128 with about a minute to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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It is equipped with fold-out platforms, a large glass-bottom pool, and a lounge with a DJ booth, meaning seafarers can play with water toys by day and cut shapes by night.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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