kneaded; kneading; kneads
1
a
: to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
kneading dough
b
: to manipulate or massage with a kneading motion
kneaded sore neck muscles
2
: to form or shape by or as if by kneading
kneader
noun
Examples of knead in a Sentence
Knead the dough until it is smooth.
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The Manhattan native remembers her grandmother kneading dough all day long while making sambusak, a dumpling-like pastry, and cooking beef stew with okra.
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Erin Clements, People.com, 8 May 2025
Top-notch ski guides and the option of additional amenities, such as a massage therapist on the plane who can knead knots mid-flight.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
Oh, and the light grassy scent adds to the lush experience of kneading your face.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Test Kitchen Tip: Think of your bowl of focaccia dough as an analog clock to knead the dough in the bowl every 30 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
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Erin Clements, People.com, 8 May 2025
Top-notch ski guides and the option of additional amenities, such as a massage therapist on the plane who can knead knots mid-flight.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
Oh, and the light grassy scent adds to the lush experience of kneading your face.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Test Kitchen Tip: Think of your bowl of focaccia dough as an analog clock to knead the dough in the bowl every 30 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for knead
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“Knead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knead. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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