knighting

Definition of knightingnext
present participle of knight

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Verb
  • In 2024, in first (partial) year in his new no-heavy-lifting sinecure, Lowy pocketed $351,050.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • With the shot clock running down, Lopez swung the ball back to the other side, with Sanders waiting to retrieve it after lifting from the corner.
    Law Murray, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But the World Health Organization found no justification for health concerns after commissioning a review where experts from nine countries analyzed 63 studies on cellphones and cancer dating from 1994 through 2022.
    Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Paramount+ ultimately prevailed, putting the project on fast-track development and commissioning a pilot script rewrite, a backup script and a bible for the series.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • During that time, policemen and policewomen, Black and white, approached Officer Daniel, hugging him, shaking his hand, patting him on the back, congratulating him — demonstrating an enormous outpouring of support and admiration.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Daniel Girdler got plenty of text messages this week congratulating him on his recent engagement.
    Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The organization is also tasked with improving coordination between government agencies and other stakeholders.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Meantime road crews have been working nonstop since Sunday and conditions were improving Monday night, but drivers are still being urged to stay off the roads and travel cautiously as snow continues to fall.
    Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • She was also spotted alongside friends and family celebrating Skenes winning the award during the selection show after the 2025 season.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
  • But the Icelandic jazz-pop hybrid had more on her mind than just celebrating.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • However, some pastors, including Louisiana minister Rodney Kennedy, are applauding the protesters' ambush.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • However, the home fans were applauding Vinícius after his solo goal that made it 5-0 in the 63rd minute.
    Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • On Sunday night and into Monday, BAM’s X feed spilled over with reposts commending the account for its largely correct forecasts.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Teeth or Pants, the show has a way of both laughing at and ennobling its own failures.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
  • Work for human beings, then, is necessary and even ennobling.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Knighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knighting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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