knifes

Definition of knifesnext
present tense third-person singular of knife

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knifes
Verb
  • Arrange slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Moore incident thrusts athletic department into the spotlight All of which leads to the most serious situation, the one involving Moore.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
  • Yet failure of a particular task or major story beat does not spell game over but thrusts you into what could be an even more stressful situation.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • For podcasts, streams, voiceovers and video calls, this unit punches above its weight.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
  • This is really reminding me of that House episode where the runway model punches another model out and then collapses on the catwalk.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • If the Fed cuts its short-term rate too aggressively and is seen as doing so for political reasons, then Wall Street investors could sell Treasury bonds out of fear that inflation would rise.
    Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The move effectively cuts the island off from key fuel sources and, according to community members, could worsen an already fragile humanitarian situation.
    Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Knifes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knifes. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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