knouting

present participle of knout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knouting
Verb
  • The country’s singular role in hiding Jews from their Nazi occupiers is well documented.
    Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • The anti-Trump rage, the surge of younger, more educated progressive voters, the hunger for someone willing to fight on affordability with policy, message, and tone, in Albany and Washington — all of it was hiding in plain sight for anyone looking at the data rather than the tired, old playbook.
    Bradley Honan, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Taking them out of the equation and switching the play past them is the right approach.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Bake until edges are lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Top brands are slashing prices on laptops and tablets, with discounts on favorites like Apple AirTags.
    Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • While the marketplace’s official sale starts on June 23, some brands are already slashing prices, including Avidlove.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • But the show still makes its point that the world of this play has narcissistic aggressors and flailing victims, and those who fall into both of those categories.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • Their final side battle was ferocious and flailing.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Unfortunately, this can lead to some individuals lashing out in response to their own insecurities, hate and low bar of aptitude, which is confirmed by the tenor of the attacks.
    Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster is apologizing after lashing out at a critic.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • So, that is one gig at a completely unnecessary addition to the sports calendar, created by corporate interests for the sole intention of flogging products to people who do not really like sport… and another at the Enhanced Games.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 23 May 2026
  • In an even more meta moment, Amazon interrupted its own Upfront with actual ads with Summer House star Paige DeSorbo flogging certain items to an increasingly frustrated audience.
    Peter White, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • And a Cut Absolute is whipping around upon seeing the person and walking away.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • Patrick Evans made it to the top step of the Motocross Best Trick event with his electric bike, whipping out a no-handed front flip to loud cheers from the crowd before climbing back up the ramp to celebrate.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • But will the new ingredient win the trust of Make America Healthy Again skeptics and Gen Zers intentionally tanning?
    Michael Scaturro, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
  • Tanning beds are not a safer option than tanning outside.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
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“Knouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knouting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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