knifed

Definition of knifednext
past tense of knife

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knifed
Verb
  • The curls, when sliced, are what allow the kale not to fall into a dense pile.
    Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
  • De La Cruz sliced an opposite-field hit to right field to score Matt McLain, who walked leading off the inning against Robert Garcia (0-1) and stole second base.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Until Levee, punched once too often, punches back.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • On the witness stand, Shandelle thrust her head back, demonstrating how Braddy’s hands gripped her throat.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Wrencher said Russell once tied her to a chair, poked her with a knife, and threatened to burn the house down, the son said.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Both characteristics were on full display when Drasner hit the local airwaves with a television commercial that promoted The News and poked fun at one of its upstart rivals.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
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“Knifed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knifed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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