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noun

ˈnīf How to pronounce knife (audio)
Definition of knifenext
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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knife

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verb

as in to slice

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Recent Examples of knife
Noun
By the time Phaedra’s birthday dinner rolls around, the sound of Porsha sharpening her knives reaches its height. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026 Like many of the quarter-finals, this was an entertaining affair which was played on a knife’s edge. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 20 July 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 See All Example Sentences for knife
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knife
  1. cutter
  2. slice
  3. blade
  4. thrust
  5. dagger
  6. punch
  7. cut
  8. pike
Noun
  • Thought the cutter was really good, but by far, the best his curveball and slider have been.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Future launches could carry new tools, such as a knife, a cutter, or a robotic screwdriver for more invasive servicing or repairs.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Definition of cutter
Verb
  • The scramble for capacity is already spilling into the capital markets, where the risk gets sliced up and sold to investors as catastrophe bonds.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Refrigerate the pie for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Definition of slice
Noun
  • This means that in an open fan, the fan blades are fully exposed to the elements.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • Broken down further, a whole chuck roll can be cut into Denver steaks, chuck eye steaks, top blade steaks, and flat iron, with the remaining trim perfect for pot roast, stew, or exceptional homemade ground beef.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
Definition of blade
Verb
  • That was an emotional accomplishment because Harvick was thrust into that seat after the great Dale Earnhart was killed in a crash in the last turn of the last lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • But only in recent years has raw milk, which once drew a fringe crowd, been thrust into the mainstream.
    — Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 23 July 2026
Definition of thrust
Noun
  • The dagger goal with which Gotham FC sunk the record-breaking KC Current in 2025 was out of the second phase of a set piece.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The delivery apps offer discovery and delivery for their 15% to 30% cut—a useful (if brutally expensive) tool for a family-run shop and a dagger to the pizza chains who once stood out by offering those services in-house.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of dagger
Verb
  • Brown was accused of twice hitting the victim with a glass bottle to his head while Akinlolu punched him.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • Trey Songz has avoided jail time following his arrest last year over allegedly punching an employee at a nightclub in New York City.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
Definition of punch
Verb
  • Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The formidable shadow pool, cut by black liquid liner, was juxtaposed with light brown brows and bubblegum blush on the apples of her cheeks.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of cut
Verb
  • This works best for larger pike fillets (pike in the 22-inch to 30-inch range).
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Don't let your hips drop or pike up; pull your belly button up toward your spine and push the floor away from you with your hands.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 3 Sep. 2023
Definition of pike

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“Knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knife. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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