knouts 1 of 2

plural of knout

knouts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of knout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knouts
Noun
  • There are mesh pockets, elastic straps, and multiple compartments for optimal organization.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The dress, made of black Chantilly lace with satin straps and hand embroidery, ended up being the last gown Diana wore to a public function before her death.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Chastain recommends keeping all bird attractions (like birdbaths, feeders, and birdhouses) in a separate section of the garden away from your food crops, creating a bird haven to keep them busy.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Drought covered virtually the entire Plains, destroying crops with deficient rainfall, high temperatures, high winds, insect infestations and dust storms.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
  • Continue reading … SEISMIC SUPPORT — AOC lashes out at Trump for 'betrayal' of voters after key SCOTUS immigration ruling.
    , FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The Empire State Building frequently switches up its lighting scheme to commemorate special events throughout the year.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
  • Sweden half-clear the ball, but only as far as Ao Tanaka, who immediately switches the play again over to the left, where Kamada is there to meet it on the volley — but hits it straight at the goalkeeper.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Smiley slashes Mari across the belly and Fatima lets out a monstrous shriek.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • An expensive dollar also scourges industries that compete with imports.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Killer whales off New England The aquarium says killer whale sightings are uncommon in New England waters.
    Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Knouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knouts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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