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
Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The woman pulled out a knife and stabbed the trooper in the head, neck and shoulder, FLHSMV said.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 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
Continue cooking until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with the tip of a knife, the internal temperature registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer and the sauce has slightly reduced and is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 minutes.
—Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The woman pulled out a knife and stabbed the trooper in the head, neck and shoulder, FLHSMV said.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 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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Take a pastry cutter or sharp knife and cut straight down the center, and stack one half on top of the other.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Beauty and Hygiene Supplies Metal tools such as eyelash curlers, tweezers, and nail cutters can be sanitized by submerging into hydrogen peroxide for 15-20 seconds, then wiping clean.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many parents are already familiar with grape cutters, but Oxo’s Tot Grape Cutter can be used for much more than slicing grapes for little ones.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The ball wobbled in the air, seemingly unable to slice through the cold wind, and into the arms of Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Epoxy resins, meanwhile, serve as structural adhesives and protective coatings, and act as the primary matrix in carbon fiber components for wind turbine blades, aircraft structures, high-end sporting goods, and civil engineering reinforcements.—
Etiido Uko
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Constructed with sharp, stainless steel blades, the scissors seamlessly cut through meat, vegetables, pizza, twine, flowers, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many cities have embarked on similar efforts ahead of big events that thrust them into the national and international spotlight.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Behold the 2000s, a wild time when just about anyone could post on Blogger and thrust a young band to sudden, often fleeting success.—
Brian Howe,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kaliyah Morales added 14 points, including the dagger with six seconds left, giving NSU a 78-74 lead.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Then Miles knocked down a dagger 3-pointer just before the shot clock expired as TCU took a 68-57 lead with 2 minutes, 47 seconds remaining.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One man repeatedly punches a man lying on the ground while another man appears to hold his feet.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Chicago police are searching for a man who allegedly punched another man in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Monday evening.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even as Michigan State came roaring back in the second half, cutting the lead to just two in the final minute, UCLA never flinched.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Orangefield cut the lead to 8 points a couple of times late in the game, but Cobb made 5 of 6 free throws in the final 46 seconds to keep the Bobcats at bay.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.
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