knouts 1 of 2

Definition of knoutsnext
plural of knout

knouts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of knout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knouts
Noun
  • Its elegant twill pattern is both durable for rigorous travel and premium-looking for serving looks at the airport, while its interior has an expandable compartment, one mesh pocket, and elastic tie-down straps to keep your belongings from shuffling around.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
  • This sporty tank features a high neckline and racerback straps for a sleek, secure fit.
    Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The right edge hides a USB-C charging port behind a thick gasket.
    Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
  • These cylinders also support cucumbers, bean plants and other climbing crops.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Conditioning ingredients like provitamin B5 and mango butter help lashes feel soft and flexible.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Toward the end of the final episode of Love Story, Constance Zimmer’s Ann Messina Freeman lashes out at Caroline Kennedy over her daughters’ deaths.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Executive chef Tim Charles switches up menus daily, although a few staples like the moose burger and lobster and kale broth make repeat appearances.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Once Towns lays the screen for Brunson, Castle switches onto the point guard, a crafty one-on-one scorer who chooses not to go at Castle and swings the ball to the other side of the court.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This budget cut slashes the funds allocated to Chile’s Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage.
    News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
  • State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship For anyone considering a breakup with America, the fee to give up US citizenship just dropped by about 80%.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Premiums are poised to rise next year as the party flails on whether to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 Dec. 2025
  • The 16-year-old flails her arms, thrashes and kicks — sometimes for hours.
    CalMatters, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Knouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knouts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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