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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
Despite its reputation as a safety hazard when not in the hands of a professional chef, a mandoline makes prep work faster, easier, and more precise than a set of knives alone.
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Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Bionca Ellis, 34, stole two knives from the Volunteers of America Thrift Store next to the Giant Eagle supermarket in North Olmsted on June 3, 2024, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Weapons of any kind (no knives or mace/pepper spray of any size).
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Examples include guns, knives, razors, cords or other items used for tying or binding, or pills (prescription and non-prescription).
—Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Sharp knives are the main cause of Halloween hand injuries, so keeping them out of children’s hands is the best prevention.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Guns and knives are considered deadly weapons, for example.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers and Blue Jays have this in common – their bullpens aren’t the sharpest knives in their drawers.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Inspectors found food debris on a can opener and knives stored above the prep table next to the office.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Bionca Ellis, 34, stole two knives from the Volunteers of America Thrift Store next to the Giant Eagle supermarket in North Olmsted on June 3, 2024, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Weapons of any kind (no knives or mace/pepper spray of any size).
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Examples include guns, knives, razors, cords or other items used for tying or binding, or pills (prescription and non-prescription).
—Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Sharp knives are the main cause of Halloween hand injuries, so keeping them out of children’s hands is the best prevention.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Guns and knives are considered deadly weapons, for example.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers and Blue Jays have this in common – their bullpens aren’t the sharpest knives in their drawers.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Inspectors found food debris on a can opener and knives stored above the prep table next to the office.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knives
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Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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When asked about the impact of tactics to improve affordability, both rent freezes/caps and friendlier apartment zoning received approval from 34% of those polled, seeing the moves as cost-cutters.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Liam Hemsworth picks up the White Wolf's blades on season 4 of the Netflix series that also stars Laurence Fishburne, and the suspense is killing us — not like a basilisk, but maybe a drowner.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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For renewable energy, full-scale turbine blades have been mounted inside the tunnel to analyze airflow and noise patterns, research that has directly shaped modern wind energy designs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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This shop, which features striking geometric styles, is attached to a museum that holds more than 2,500 objects—textiles, coins, daggers, and jewelry—collected by the owners’ late father.—
Gayatri Shah,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are the clever visual gags allowed by animation, like characters who quite literally shoot daggers at one another while locked in a glaring match; there are many jokes at the imperious, overconfident Marioneta’s expense.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The fighting shows Aang using his airbending, while also entering the Avatar State for some powerful moves; Zuko firebending and donning his Blue Spirit mask and swords; Korra using all four elements and also using the Avatar State; and much more elemental fighting.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Knives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knives. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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