KNIGHTING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

knighting

verb

present participle of knight

as in lifting

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Between 2027 and 2029, the heavy lifting shifts to intentional operating-model convergence.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
In the report, Shedd veterinarians said preexisting sickness likely compromised the whales’ health and left them vulnerable during the relocation process, which involved lifting the belugas by crane and flying them across international borders.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of lifting

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While Rice later went to great lengths to apologize to Cruise after seeing his performance, even commissioning a two-page spread in various outlets to heap praise on him, Jordan says the circumstances created an unwanted dynamic on set.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Lucaj also envisions the store as a connection between New York and Paris café culture, and has partnered with nearby La Perle, commissioning a custom mural and creating a bespoke coffee experience as part of integrating into the neighborhood.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of commissioning

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In between posts promoting her events, Campbell Ortiz frequently posted about her children, congratulating one daughter for graduating high school and wishing one son happy birthday and cheering on his basketball team.

— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
Try sending a useful article, congratulating a client on a milestone, sharing an industry development or simply checking in periodically.

— Peter Burns, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of congratulating

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Some simple ways to do this include improving your credit utilization ratio, either by paying down existing debt or increasing available credit, and reviewing your credit report for any mistakes.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
The organization has made great strides in improving outcomes for those diagnosed with breast cancer since its founding.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of improving

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The structure was built in 1872 (the hotel is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022) and has survived through floods and epidemics of years past.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
However, Javier Sanoja made a diving stop on a 3-2 Ramirez grounder just into the outfield grass, throwing the rookie out and keeping the Cubs from celebrating.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrating

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Billboard also has an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Jung Kook posing for the campaign, showing off his silky dance moves and applauding at the end of a successful shoot.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Delegates could be heard applauding inside the board room as the resolution was adopted ending the investigation after almost two decades.

— Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of applauding

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Carrie Ann Inaba exclaimed, commending his groove and rhythm.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
In comments commending the two honorees, Caucus organizer Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, senior associate dean for leadership studies, noted that Pelosi and Pence are laudable regardless of one’s politics.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of commending

Verb

Jordan, to whom scorn comes more naturally than grace, accuses him of envying the rest of the troupe’s ennobling misery.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Mary Kay could have no doubt that selling was an ennobling endeavor, since God Himself seemed to be endorsing it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026

Definition of ennobling

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