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
Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 9 May 2026
He was later found to be in possession of a kitchen knife, crack pipe and syringe needle, cops said.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 9 May 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
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 9 May 2026
He was later found to be in possession of a kitchen knife, crack pipe and syringe needle, cops said.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 9 May 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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Smith continues making strides working his cutter and changeup into the mix.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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With a shutout to protect, Kelly struck out Greene and Dillon Dingler with a pair of cutters.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The organization also pointed to its guidelines for preventing Listeria contamination in ready-to-eat foods prepared or sliced in retail delis.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Arrange 1 avocado, thinly sliced, and ½ mango, thinly sliced, on top, then spoon tuna mixture with dressing over.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Effortlessly slice through pizza with the Pizza Cutter's sharp stainless steel blade designed for smooth, clean cuts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Panipat, India — Inside the dusty, dimly lit cotton recycling unit, Rajesh stands beside a shredding machine, feeding white fabric into sharp blades.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Upon her return to Ring of Honor, she was thrust into a tournament to determine the first ROH women’s pure champion.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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At the tender age of 17, Joan Collins was thrust into the limelight after signing a movie studio contract in her native England.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Also, 2023 first-round pick Cason Wallace, an elite defender and efficient offensive contributor, delivered the dagger Thursday with eight fourth-quarter points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Cold-reading Natalie to steal the dagger?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Wharton’s ability to punch the ball into attacking areas from deep is the skill that sets him apart.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In late February, animal rights activists flew a drone over a calf ranch in the Central Valley and watched as workers kicked and punched the animals.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The shutdown has had a massive impact on the finances of Iranians whose businesses rely on internet access and has also effectively cut the people off from the outside world.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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After being cut from the high school team each of his first three years, Sloane piled on some muscle, increased the velocity on his fastball and drew college interest last summer.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 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 May. 2026.
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