knighting

present participle of knight

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Verb
  • That approach may make early movements feel more controlled, like lifting a car seat or getting in and out of the driver’s side without bracing a hand on the door.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
  • This leads the pair to head to Florida over the holidays in hopes of lifting the dog’s spirits.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The other side of the debate is that Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Paramount+ are commissioning original shows, while sources say the commercial broadcasters such as Networks Seven, Nine and Ten rarely order anything new (though it should be noted their streamers are more active).
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Combs was the only dissenter in Tuesday’s vote, favoring a special election over commissioning the report.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The post was met with some excited comments from fans congratulating Bickerstaff on the accomplishment.
    Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Singletary was joined by cast members McKenna Grace, Whitney Peak and Joseph Zada congratulating him.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Across Brazil, nearly three-quarters of citizens believe city climate initiatives are improving both the environment and their daily quality of life.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Mayo is a community activist and nonprofit leader whose organization Transforming Nations Ford focuses on improving the Nations Ford and Arrowood corridor.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The air is thick with chants celebrating his milestone.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.
    Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • When the final number was finished, the three eldest boys came to the fore on the catwalk mini stage underneath a shower of confetti and took a bow, with Mom and Dad now in the background, applauding politely but proudly.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Fort Worth school board trustee Tobi Jackson, whose district overlapped with Bivens’, also put out a call for prayer while commending Bivens on her years of service to the city.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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