knouts 1 of 2

Definition of knoutsnext
plural of knout

knouts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of knout
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Noun
  • The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • To start, the purse comes with two straps, both made from the same durable leather.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Two-year-old Mala Audio Bar sets its cocktails to the crackle of vintage vinyl, while Konbini hides behind a grocery storefront, opening into a Colombian-Japanese speakeasy where disco and highballs collide amid a beautiful crowd.
    Allie Lazar, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • More than 2,500 shoppers have given it a perfect rating, and reviewers appreciate that the lightweight formula hides dark circles — without settling into fine lines.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • The antioxidant story continues with green tea sourced from Korea’s Jeju Island, known for its mineral-rich soil and nutrient-dense crops, adding an extra layer of environmental defense.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
  • Tomato Companion Plants To Use As Trap Crops Trap crops attract pests away from desirable plants such as food crops or ornamental plantings.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … LATE-NIGHT LAMENT — Colbert lashes out at CBS, says cancellation ‘reinforced a narrative’ of ‘knee bending’ to Trump.
    , FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
  • Trump lashes out at NATO and the Pope, again.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The action switches between Mission Control and the lunar surface as the race against time builds.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 May 2026
  • This 2-gallon watering can pulls double duty with a removable stainless steel shower head that switches between a gentle sprinkle for delicate plants and a steady stream for thirstier ones.
    Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • SpaceX's Starlink is rolling out a new deal that slashes the monthly price of the satellite internet service in the US by $21.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026
  • Earlier in the film, Kenobi slashes off the arm of a creature who was known then as Walrus Man and is known now as Ponda Baba.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Killer whales off New England The aquarium says killer whale sightings are uncommon in New England waters.
    Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Nikki Glaser whips out her silver sparkly bag for the Night of Too Many Stars event presented by Netflix Is a Joke in Los Angeles on May 7.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • The ride travels on an elliptical track and whips riders around bends.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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“Knouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knouts. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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