Thesaurus results for KNIVES

knives

noun

plural of knife

as in cutters

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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Recent Examples of knives Now, Porsha is sharpening her knives before going in for the kill, adding a hilarious edge to an already delightfully macabre episode. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026 Joseph Henrichsen had an AR-15-style rifle and knives and claimed to have grenades, according to Brian Tosh, FBI acting special agent in charge. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Tosh said authorities learned the suspect possessed an AR-15-style rifle and knives and had claimed to possess grenades. — David Benda, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Henrichsen reportedly had an AR-15 assault rifle and knives in the trailer with him. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Weary of seeing people pick their teeth with daggers, Cardinal Richelieu has knives blunted in royal France. — New York Times, 17 July 2026 As Judith throws knives and sprays bullets, Debbie is at home in London, none the wiser, attending antique sales, writing her dim husband David’s (Jamie Parker) political speeches, and making massive snack spreads for her and Judith’s book club. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026 Though some thrift shops might accept knives as donations, Gach says some stores feel that any sharp knife or knife-like instrument could be turned into a weapon. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 Earlier, a police source told CBS News Bay Area the suspect had a firearm and two knives. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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Bambu also includes a surprisingly complete tool and maintenance kit with Allen keys, unclogging pins, spare filament cutters and wipers, extra screws, cleaning tools, and replacement wear items.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026
Stagioni - what an intimate, special experience with the pizza cutters, and great wine/ambiance.

— Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

Definition of cutters

Noun

Over the last decade, GE Aerospace has upgraded the GEnx engine’s high-pressure turbine blades and combustor coating technology, more than doubling time on wing in harsh environments, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
However, the stripes are actually caused by the light reflecting off the blades, depending on what direction they are mowed in, says Handley.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026

Definition of blades

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Weary of seeing people pick their teeth with daggers, Cardinal Richelieu has knives blunted in royal France.

— New York Times, New York Times, 17 July 2026
In his first international meeting with England, Messi had a pair of assists on two late-match daggers that pierced through the hearts of Three Lions’ players and supporters.

— Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of daggers

Noun

Secret Service officials on Tuesday outlined major security modifications to the White House perimeter, including removing swords from statues and replacing temporary fencing with permanent access control measures.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Officials noted that while Bronze Age swords are rare finds, the area has yielded similar discoveries before.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of swords

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