kneads

present tense third-person singular of knead

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneads
Verb
  • Each function compares itself to that function at other companies of similar scale and the functional leader pats themselves on the back for being ahead or at least not behind.
    Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Mama pats Rafa’s head then ruffles his hair.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • The startup takes existing waste such as rice husks, turns them into further mush and then molds them into things like forks and spoons.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The heat of your hands molds it into shape, and a quick rinse with cold soapy water resets it.
    Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Anderson has since remarried and currently works as chief of staff for corporate development at payment technology company Celero Commerce.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The land transfer cleared its last regulatory hurdle June 26 with the approval by the California Transportation Commission, said Neil Thapar, an attorney who works as an advisor and legal consultant to Kai Poma.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • When people understand the stakes and see peers celebrated for vigilance, the habit forms itself.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • How a heat dome actually forms A heat dome is essentially a massive, stubborn high-pressure system that parks itself over a region and traps hot, humid air underneath.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Combined, the handful of upside surprises is making for a stronger-than-expected domestic box office and a promising foundation for the second half of the year as the industry chases pre-pandemic levels.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 27 June 2026
  • Kylian Mbappé of France chases the ball during their match against Iraq.
    Mark Hodge, NBC news, 26 June 2026
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“Kneads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneads. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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