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
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
Audiofile Magazine
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
The surfaces glide smoothly, even with just a few drops of water, and the knives came out sharp.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
Both writers are wounded—one by a knife and the other by loss.
—Audiofile Magazine
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
The surfaces glide smoothly, even with just a few drops of water, and the knives came out sharp.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knife
Noun
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Guess where most cord cutters and cord nevers are flocking instead for their broadcast and cable fix?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Two weeks ago, Ramírez clobbered a cutter from Troy Melton for a go-ahead home run to complete a sweep in Detroit.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Austin Wells followed by slicing a single to right as Chisholm sped around the bases, sliding headfirst just ahead of Nate Eaton’s throw as New York took the lead.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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For example, are there enough pork chops in the pack to eat grilled with baked potatoes and veggies one night and then sliced into a stir-fry the next?—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its small oval leaves cling to stems that hug the ground, forming a dense mat of foliage that can evade mower blades.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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China has reached a major milestone in renewable energy with the assembly of the world’s largest floating offshore wind turbine, featuring blades that span an area equivalent to seven soccer fields.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Accusations that the president is being bigoted with his video posts come weeks after issues around respect between political rivals and free speech were thrust into the spotlight by the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk on September 10.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That change has been accelerated by the advent of social media, which has thrust designers into a bigger arena, said Linda Fargo, senior vice president of fashion at Bergdorf Goodman.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, Rainey wins over Loretta, who buys the dagger just so Rainey can keep it as a memory of Lester.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The dagger was a 69-yard catch-and-run by Robinson in the third quarter, with linebacker Bobby Wagner trailing in coverage.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bubba purposefully knocks a girl down with a dodgeball, and when Mary tells him to stop being mean, Bubba punches her.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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While they were lined up, members put on boxing gloves and took turns punching the pledges four times in the chest, according to the petition.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vance said one portion of Democrats are making unreasonable demands to restore more than $1 trillion over the next decade in healthcare spending that was cut earlier this year.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Training, professional development, and the Safe Cities Partnership are among the areas cut.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The type of ears a dog has, such as pricked, folded or drooping, will affect the way in which they’re used to communicate feelings.—
Dawn Kovell,
Mercury News,
19 Aug. 2025
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So sharp are his ears, when pricked up, that somebody, way back in the Leonard genealogy, must have made out with a lynx.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knife. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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