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Recent Examples of knead
Fold the dough in half and then in half again and continue to knead until the dough is smooth.
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Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
The novel opens with a domestic scene—a young woman and her aunt kneading dough at a kitchen table.
—Sarah Blackwood, New Yorker, 22 July 2025
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it until smooth.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
If the dough is too tacky while kneading, add more flour, a teaspoon at a time.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
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Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
The novel opens with a domestic scene—a young woman and her aunt kneading dough at a kitchen table.
—Sarah Blackwood, New Yorker, 22 July 2025
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it until smooth.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
If the dough is too tacky while kneading, add more flour, a teaspoon at a time.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knead
Verb
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Slim promptly pockets and pats them for safekeeping.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Brinkley recounts that Billy made his way over to the piano and patted the bench.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The Bottom Scratchers, considered one of the earliest free-diving associations in the United States, formed in San Diego in the 1930s with a focus on catching local seafood to feed members’ families.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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It was formed after glacial ice dammed the Wisconsin River, and was nearly 72 miles long at its largest.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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They’re made by molding the teeth, then shaping metals like gold or silver to fit.—
Cordell Jones,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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The soles are made from ethylene vinyl acetate (a.k.a. EVA), which is a cushiony material that molds to the shape of your foot over time, providing custom comfort and support.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Kathleen Kovach, who previously worked for Summit County's victim assistance program (2003).—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The start-up, which is today announcing a $9 million funding round, says its agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help leading market research firms work more quickly and cost-effectively than ever before.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Beyond her love life, Veitch has been busy hosting the Netflix show Sneaky Love, modeling and talking on her podcast, Big Sister.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Most parents secretly hope that their children will be chips off the old block, mini-mes who appreciate what mom and dad have modeled for them with the skills to forge their own unique path in life.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Knead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knead. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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